Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
Lydiate Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 1TP
Accessibility and essential facilities
View service and multimedia facilities
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 | £405 | No attended chapel service |
| Direct or unattended cremation | £280 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £460 | Attendance is permitted without a full service |
| Standard attended service | £1,052 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Standard attended service | £1,102 | The normal attended crematorium service |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct cremation — general fee £405; Direct cremation — SAIF/NAFD/BIFD member discount £280; Attended direct cremation £460; Standard cremation — Monday to Wednesday £1,052; Standard cremation — Thursday to Friday £1,102
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.
Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton)'s standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the Merseyside average. If price is the main concern, St Helens is meaningfully lower by £126; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Standard attended cremation
St Helens£926 · save £126Before 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.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton)
Is parking available at Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton)?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton) accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Hearing loop.
Does Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton) 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 Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton)?
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 Thornton Garden of Rest (Sefton)?
The recorded operator is Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-01 · 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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