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East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Radcliffe, M26 4EU, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£550Crematorium fee only
12% above UK average16% above the Greater Manchester average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Greater Manchester average: £474

Standard cremation£985Attended crematorium fee only
7% below UK averageAround the Greater Manchester average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Greater Manchester average: £965

7% below UK average7th cheapest of 12 in Greater ManchesterChecked: 2026 (branch document capture)

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 7th cheapest of 12 comparable options in Greater Manchester. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 7th cheapest of 12 comparable options in Greater Manchester.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below the current UK database average.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Greater Manchester is up to £175 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)'s own crematorium fees. They do not include a funeral director, coffin, transport, flowers or other funeral expenses. Use the exact figures above when checking whether a quote has been itemised correctly.

A small price difference does not make your choice wrong.Convenience, journey time and having the right service for your family can matter more than saving a modest amount. The funeral package usually changes the total bill more than the crematorium fee alone.
Likely overall price

Typical total cremation costs using this fee

These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,700Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,450Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Greater Manchester?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.

Practical next steps

Before you book

  • Compare at least one nearby crematorium using the same fee type.
  • Ask your funeral director which crematorium their quote assumes.
  • Confirm the service length and whether an early or reduced-rate slot exists.
  • Check when and how the ashes will be returned.
  • Run the full itemised quote through our free Quote Checker before accepting it.
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Quick facts

East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury) at a glance

OperatorDignity plc
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationRadcliffe, M26 4EU
Direct fee£550
Standard fee£985
Price period2026 (branch document capture)
Last checked2026 (branch document capture)
ConfidenceMedium-High
Parent organisationDignity plc
Data noteDirect/unattended fee £550, resident. Sourced from a Co-op Funeralcare CMA-mandated local price list covering the Greater Manchester/Lancashire crematoria cluster, which usefully also gave: Blackley (Manchester) £463, Rochdale £505, Peel Green (Eccles) £325, Middleton £504, Oldham (Hollinwood) £580, Accrington £485 (matches our existing Accrington entry exactly - good cross-confirmation), Burnley £499, Agecroft (Salford) £450, Overdale (Bolton) £354. None of these others are current gaps but useful for future cross-checks if any entries look stale. Note: this crematorium is operated by Dignity plc via The Crematorium and Memorial Group, same ownership family as Lichfield and District.
Local and national context

How the price compares

East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)£985
Greater Manchester average£965
UK average£1,060

Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.

Published fee menu

Other crematorium fees

Direct / unattended£550No mourners or service
Reduced / off-peak£725Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£985The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Held-over £985; early morning £463; early slot £725

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury), The standard attended crematorium fee is £985, 7% below the UK database average. The site is recorded as private company, so ownership alone should not be treated as evidence that it is cheaper or more expensive. If price is the main concern, compare Altrincham (Trafford) elsewhere in Greater Manchester; its comparable published fee is £175 lower. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.

A practical way to think about itCost-conscious families should compare Altrincham (Trafford) before booking because its comparable published fee is £175 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Greater Manchester, the UK averages calculated from the currently publishable database, ownership information and whether a direct fee is available. We do not score facilities or service quality unless reliable evidence is recorded.

Choose by budget

What route fits your overall budget?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. These starting points help you choose what to investigate next rather than treating the crematorium fee as the whole funeral price.

Budget under £2,000

Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.

Budget £2,000–£4,000

Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.

Budget above £4,000

A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.

Common questions

Questions about East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)

How much is a direct cremation at East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £550. This is the crematorium's charge only, not necessarily the full amount charged by a funeral provider.

How much is a standard cremation service at East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £985. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)?+

Altrincham (Trafford), elsewhere in Greater Manchester, publishes a comparable fee that is £175 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates East Lancashire Crematorium (serves Bury)?+

Our database records Dignity plc as the operator and classifies the ownership as Private Company.

Are these the full funeral prices?+

No. These are crematorium fees. The overall funeral price may also include collection, care, a coffin, transport, staff, professional services and optional extras.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

Medium-High confidence

Co-op Funeralcare local crematoria price list (CMA-mandated)

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Price period: 2026 (branch document capture) · Last checked: 2026 (branch document capture). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.