Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5PD
Accessibility and essential facilities
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Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £425 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £500 | Attendance is permitted without a full service |
| Standard attended service | £960 | The normal attended crematorium service |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £350; Attended direct £500 (10-minute attended service); Standard / peak £956
What might the complete funeral cost?
Price context
How the fee compares
We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.
Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe)'s standard fee is 13% below the UK database average and 14% below the Cumbria average. We did not find a nearby published option that clears our meaningful-saving threshold, so price alone is not an obvious reason to change crematorium.
Before arranging the service
Questions worth confirming
- Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
- Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
- Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
- Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe)
Is parking available at Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe)?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe) accessible?
The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.
Does Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe) offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe)?
The operator does not publish a clear standard service duration in the information we verified. Confirm the booking slot and chapel-use time before arranging the service.
Who operates Barrow Crematorium (Thorncliffe)?
The recorded operator is Westmorland and Furness Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: not clearly dated · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
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