Scholemoor Crematorium

Scholemoor Crematorium

Scholemoor Crematorium, situated within Scholemoor Cemetery on Necropolis Road in Bradford, holds a significant place in the city's history, as the cemetery itself dates back to 1860, making it one of the oldest burial grounds in Bradford.

The crematorium offers a fully accessible chapel with seating for up to 100 individuals, designed to accommodate all faiths and denominations. Scholemoor Crematorium is equipped with the Obitus music system, granting access to an extensive library of music. There's an organ available for use by prior arrangement. 

For those who cannot attend in person, the cremation service at Scholemoor can be webcast or recorded onto a USB stick or DVD, allowing remote participation for family and friends.

Operating from 8:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends, Scholemoor Crematorium ensures convenience with an on-site car park that includes disabled parking facilities.

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

  • Chapel seats up to 100
  • One of the oldest cemeteries in Bradford
  • Webcasts available
  • Obitus music system 
  • On-site parking available

Public viewing times (for visiting the crematorium)

Monday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed


Address & phone number

Lidget Green Necropolis Road Bradford West Yorkshire
BD7 2PS
*Don’t forget, you need to book before you visit the Scholemoor 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 Bradford:

  • Begin by heading west on Sunbridge Road (A6181) toward Godwin Street. Continue on Sunbridge Road.
  • Turn right onto Thornton Road (B6145).
  • Take a quick right onto Duncombe Street to reach Ingleby Road (A6177). Turn left onto Ingleby Road.
  • Continue on Ingleby Road, then turn right onto Northside Road.
  • Drive along Northside Road until you reach Birks Fold. Turn right onto Northside Road, and continue onto Birks Fold and the crematorium.

From Shipley:

  • Take Otley Road (A6038) to Bradford Road (A650).
  • Continue on A650 to Bradford.
  • Continue on Northside Road, then drive to Birks Fold. Drive along Northside Road until you reach Birks Fold. Turn right onto Northside Road, and continue onto Birks Fold and the crematorium.

From Keighley:

  • Start by taking Albert Street to A629.
  • Take A650 to B6265 in Bingley.
  • Follow B6269, Allerton Road, and Cemetery Road to Birks Fold in Bradford.
  • Follow the directions as mentioned earlier to reach Scholemoor Cemetery and Crematorium.

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