Chester Crematorium

Chester Crematorium

Chester Crematorium, situated within the Blacon cemetery grounds, provides its services to the local community of Chester. The crematorium building is equipped with modern facilities, including digital technology that allows the recording of funeral services and the display of accompanying photos. The welcoming chapel can accommodate large groups of mourners, with additional standing space available outside.

Families have the option to honour their loved ones through entries in the Book of Remembrance or by securing a grave plot in the memorial garden at Chester Crematorium. Access to the Book of Remembrance is also available online for convenience. The chapel building houses toilet facilities, and ample parking space is provided for visitors. The crematorium office operates on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

The grounds of Chester Crematorium are accessible from 8 am to 7 pm between April and September, and from 8 am to 5 pm from October to March. The book of remembrance room follows the same schedule, allowing visitors to pay their respects and reflect during the specified opening hours.

Please remember: you need to book an appointment at the Chester 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

  • It was opened in 1965
  • The crematorium has a non-denominational chapel that can seat up to 100 people
  • There is a waiting room and a garden of remembrance.
  • The crematorium was built in the Arts and Crafts style, which was popular in the early 20th century.

Public viewing times (for visiting the crematorium)

Monday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday 8:00am - 7:00pm

From October to March, the grounds will close at 5pm.


Address & phone number

Blacon Avenue, Cheshire
CH1 5BB
*Don’t forget, you need to book before you visit the Chester 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 the M56, exit at junction 10 and follow the A5104 towards Chester.

  • Turn left onto Blacon Lane and follow it for approximately 1 mile.
  • The crematorium will be on your right.
  • From the town centre, head west on Blacon Lane for approximately 1 mile.
  • The crematorium will be on your right.

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