Burnley Crematorium

Burnley Crematorium

Burnley Crematorium, located at Accrington Rd, welcomes visitors to its grounds throughout the year, providing a peaceful setting for remembrance. The crematorium grounds are open on weekdays (except bank holidays) from 9 am to 4:45 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 4:45 pm, Sundays from 10:30 am to 4:45 pm, and bank holidays from 10:30 am to 4:45 pm. 

Opened in 1958, this tranquil location serves numerous local communities and is conveniently located near Rose Grove railway station. The chapel seats 180 guests. 

The facility offers car parking by the main gate, wheelchair access to the chapel and Remembrance room, and accessible toilets while the grounds are open.

Burnley Cemetery, established in 1856, can be found at Cemetery Lane, off Rossendale Road. Limited car parking is available on the main entrance road, and there are adjacent toilets, including a radar disabled toilet, near the chapel.

Please remember: you need to book an appointment at the Burnley Crematorium in order to discuss your plans. We’d be happy to help you do this, so feel free to get in touch with one of our personal advisers. 

Facts & figures

  • Crematorium opened in 1958
  • Cemetery opened in 1856
  • Close to Rose Grove railway station
  • Chapel seats 180
  • Car Park 
  • Disabled access

Public viewing times (for visiting the crematorium)

Monday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Thursday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Friday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Saturday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Sunday 10:30am - 4:45pm


Address & phone number

Accrington Road Burnley
BB11 5QD
*Don’t forget, you need to book before you visit the Burnley Crematorium. We’ll be happy to arrange this for you, if you’d like: get in touch with one of our personal advisers.

Directions

​​From Accrington: Take the A666 toward Burnley. Turn left onto Haslingden Road. Turn right onto Burnley Old Road. Burnley Crematorium will be on the left in 3 miles.

From Blackburn and Ramsbottom: Take the A666 toward Burnley. Turn left onto Burnley Old Road. Burnley Crematorium will be on the left. 

From Rawtenstall: Take the A680 toward Burnley. Turn left onto Burnley Old Road. Burnley Crematorium will be on the left in 5 miles.

You can also take the 54 bus from Accrington and Nelson or the 61 bus from Ramsbottom or Blackburn.

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