Arranging a Cremation
Cremation
St Helens Crematorium offers a range of cremation services to help you create a meaningful farewell for your loved one. Religious, spiritual and non-religious ceremonies are welcome, with services available in the Sunrise or Sunset Ceremony Hall. Before a cremation can take place, the required forms and supporting documentation must be completed and submitted. Whether you are working with a Funeral Director or arranging the funeral yourself, the Bereavement Services team can provide guidance and support throughout the process. Full details of service options, forms and cremation procedures can be found below.
Cremation Services
Extended Service – 60 minutes
For families wishing to take more time, an extended service offers a full hour in the Ceremony Hall. Please let your funeral arranger know, as this requires a double appointment.
Standard Service – 30 minutes
A traditional half hour service, offering time for tributes, reflection and music.
Early Morning Services – 30 minutes
Our 9.00am and 9.30am services offer a peaceful start to the day, with a 30-minute service time. Please note that additional time cannot be added to these early appointments.
Webcasting
For those unable to attend in person, our funeral webcast allows the service to be shared live online. Families receive a private login and password, which can be passed on to friends and relatives so they can join from the comfort of their own home, ensuring no one feels left behind.
Direct Cremation
A direct cremation takes place without a formal ceremony, with your loved one taken directly to the Crematorium. While family and friends do not enter the Ceremony Hall, they are welcome to gather in the grounds to witness their loved one’s arrival.
A chosen piece of music may be played, and a photograph displayed on the tribute screens to offer a moment of connection.
Families may also wish to create a Virtual Memorial Service (VMS) - a personalised recorded tribute featuring music, personal photographs and a poetry reading, offering a gentle way to honour your loved one’s final journey.
Memorial Services
For those who wish to hold a service before a burial, the Ceremony Hall can be booked for either 30 or 60 minutes, whether the burial is taking place at St Helens Cemetery or another location.
We can also accommodate memorial services following a direct cremation or a cremation carried out elsewhere. Our Bereavement Services team will work with you to create a service that reflects your wishes and provides a meaningful opportunity to remember your loved one.
Everything you will need to arrange a cremation
Crematorium Guidance
Cremation plot purchase application form
Cremation plot purchase application form - Sections 78, 79, 79a and 85
Cremated remains terms - sections 78 and 79
A guide to personalised cremations in St Helens
St Helens Cemetery Map
Newton-le-Willows Cemetery Map
St Helens Crematorium & Cemeteries Brochure
Approved Memorial Masons