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Worcester: temporary closure information

Worcester · WR3 8HA · Worcestershire

Temporarily closed

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Temporarily closed This crematorium is not currently offering cremation services. Confirm reopening and the new tariff before making arrangements.

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Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

Plan the visit

Visiting, contact and facilities

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Contact and directions

Tintern Avenue, Astwood Cemetery, Worcester, WR3 8HA

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Accessibility and essential facilities

ParkingTemporarily unavailable
Accessible parkingTemporarily unavailable
Step-free accessTemporarily unavailable
Wheelchair accessTemporarily unavailable
Accessible toiletTemporarily unavailable
Hearing loopTemporarily unavailable
View service and multimedia facilities
Waiting roomTemporarily unavailable
ToiletsTemporarily unavailable
WebcastAvailable
Service recordingAvailable
Visual tributesAvailable
Music systemAvailable
Astwood Chapel105 seated
Normal Astwood service45-minute booking slot · 45 minutes in the chapel

Crematorium fees

Published fees

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No current bookable fee is shown while the crematorium is temporarily closed.

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.

WorcesterNot published
Worcestershire average£1,154
UK average£1,098
Rank in WorcestershireNot available

This crematorium is temporarily closed, so historic fees are not used as a current comparison or recommendation.

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.
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Useful answers

Questions about Worcester

Is Worcester currently open?

No. Worcester is recorded as temporarily closed for refurbishment. Confirm reopening and the new tariff before making arrangements.

Who operates Worcester?

The recorded operator is Worcester City Council.

What should I compare while it is closed?

Compare currently operating crematoria in Worcestershire, then confirm availability and the complete funeral quote.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Official closure status verifiedWorcester City Council — Worcester Crematorium Chapel — temporary closure and refurbishment
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Price period: Current at 2026-07-14 · 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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