Randalls Park Crematorium — Premier Funeral Services in Leatherhead, Surrey

Randalls Park Crematorium provides attended and direct cremation services in Leatherhead, Surrey. Set within 50 acres of peaceful parkland, the crematorium has a multi-faith chapel, extensive memorial gardens, accessible facilities and modern audiovisual equipment.

The crematorium serves families from Leatherhead, Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and communities across Surrey. Its chapel welcomes religious, non-religious and civil ceremonies, allowing families to arrange a farewell that reflects the life and beliefs of the person who has died.

Music, photographs, video tributes and secure webcasting can all form part of an attended funeral. In addition, the site offers a wide selection of memorials and contains a cemetery for families who prefer burial.

A caring crematorium serving Surrey families

Randalls Park Cemetery opened in 1950, while the crematorium followed in 1961. Both remain within the same large parkland site on Randalls Road.

Randalls Park crematorium serves families from Leatherhead, Ashtead, Fetcham, Bookham, Epsom, Dorking and the surrounding Surrey villages. Its location also makes it accessible from Guildford, Cobham, Esher and Reigate.

A minister, faith leader or celebrant can lead the funeral. Alternatively, relatives and friends may contribute readings, prayers, memories and other personal elements.

A funeral director will normally reserve the chapel and submit the required paperwork. They can also arrange music, visual tributes, flowers and the funeral procession.

Location and surroundings

Randalls Park Crematorium is located on Randalls Road in Leatherhead. Although it lies within easy reach of the town, mature trees and landscaped grounds help create a calm atmosphere away from the surrounding roads.

The crematorium and cemetery share the same site. Therefore, visitors should confirm whether they need the crematorium chapel, cemetery or memorial office before travelling.

Easy access from surrounding areas

Randalls Park crematorium  is convenient for families travelling from Leatherhead, Ashtead, Fetcham, Great Bookham and Epsom. The A24 and M25 also provide access from other parts of Surrey.

Visitors travelling from Dorking, Guildford, Cobham or Reigate should check traffic conditions before setting out. The M25 and roads around Leatherhead can become busy, particularly during weekday mornings and afternoons.

Public transport serves Leatherhead and the surrounding area. However, the crematorium is not directly beside the railway station, so some mourners may need a taxi or connecting bus.

Peaceful 50-acre parkland setting

The crematorium stands within approximately 50 acres of parkland. The grounds include mature trees, lawns, formal memorial areas and quieter places for reflection.

Families can visit the Gardens of Remembrance throughout the year during the published opening hours. Benches and pathways allow visitors to spend time near a memorial or walk through the grounds.

Chapel and funeral facilities

Randalls Park Crematorium has one multi-faith service chapel. High ceilings and attractive archways give the interior a light and spacious character.

The chapel does not restrict families to a particular religion or ceremony style. As a result, it can accommodate Christian funerals, services from other faiths, humanist ceremonies and personal celebrations of life.

Chapel capacity at Randalls Park Crematorium

The chapel seats 72 mourners and has standing space for approximately 78 more. This gives a potential indoor capacity of around 150 people.

For a larger funeral, screens and speakers in the foyer allow additional mourners to see and hear the ceremony. The sound can also be relayed outside when necessary.

Families expecting many guests should inform the crematorium in advance. This allows the team to prepare the foyer, audiovisual equipment and additional parking.

How long is a service at Randalls Park Crematorium?

A standard service at Randalls Park Crematorium lasts approximately 45 minutes. This provides time for music, readings, prayers and a personal tribute.

The wider appointment must also allow mourners to enter and leave the chapel. Therefore, the person conducting the funeral should plan the ceremony around the confirmed service time.

A double appointment may be available for families who need longer because of religious traditions, several spoken tributes or a larger attendance. Additional time must be booked and paid for beforehand.

Music and live performances

The chapel has a modern music system with access to an extensive digital library. Families can choose music for the entrance, quiet reflection, committal and departure.

The chapel also has space for live singers and musicians. Anyone planning live music should discuss the practical requirements with their funeral director before the service.

Music requests must reach the media provider by the relevant deadline. Families should therefore make their selections early rather than waiting until the day before the funeral.

Photographs and visual tributes

Screens inside the chapel can display a photograph, slideshow or video tribute. A single image may remain on the screen throughout the ceremony, or families can combine several photographs with a favourite piece of music.

A basic tribute photograph is generally included with an attended cremation. More elaborate slideshows, videos and professionally prepared tributes may cost extra.

The foyer screens can also display the ceremony for larger congregations. Consequently, mourners outside the main chapel do not need to rely solely on relayed sound.

Funeral webcasting and recordings

Randalls Park Crematorium offers secure webcasting for relatives and friends who cannot attend. This may help people take part when distance, illness or travel difficulties prevent them from reaching Leatherhead.

The family receives private login details to share with invited viewers. Depending on the chosen package, the service may also remain available online for a limited period.

Recordings and other media keepsakes may be available. Families should request these services in advance, as the crematorium may not retain an unrequested recording.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

The chapel and principal visitor areas have accessible entrances. Accessible toilets are available, while designated parking spaces help visitors with limited mobility reach the building.

An induction hearing loop supports people who use compatible hearing aids. The foyer screens and speakers also allow mourners to follow the funeral when the chapel itself is full.

Families should tell their funeral director about any specific mobility, hearing or seating requirements. Advance notice gives the crematorium team time to provide suitable assistance.

Parking at Randalls Park Crematorium

Randalls Park Crematorium has 92 standard parking spaces together with designated accessible spaces. Additional parking may also be available for larger funerals.

The current official information differs from older directory listings that state the site has 93 spaces. Families should rely on the crematorium’s current figure and contact the office if they expect a particularly high attendance.

Visitors should allow time to park and walk to the chapel. However, arriving excessively early can coincide with mourners leaving the previous funeral. The funeral director can advise guests about a suitable arrival time.

Car sharing may help reduce pressure on the parking areas during a large service.

Gardens of Remembrance and memorial options

The Gardens of Remembrance offer several ways to create a lasting tribute. Families can choose a formal memorial, arrange a scattering or place cremated remains within a dedicated structure.

Memorial staff can provide a tour of the grounds and explain the available locations. Families do not need to make an immediate decision after the funeral.

A memorial may still be available at Randalls Park when the funeral or cremation took place somewhere else. The memorial office can confirm the current options and requirements.

Rose and private gardens

Rose memorials provide seasonal colour and a named place to visit. Private garden options offer families a more individual setting within the grounds.

The location, dedication period and renewal conditions vary between memorial products. Therefore, families should review the full terms before ordering.

Mausoleums and memorial niches

Randalls Park offers mausoleum and niche options for cremated remains. These provide a secure and permanent-looking place where families can visit and remember someone.

Some mausoleum arrangements may also support burial rather than cremation. The memorial team can explain which choices are currently available and whether space remains in a preferred area.

Book of Remembrance

The Book of Remembrance provides a lasting written tribute. Families can arrange an inscription that appears on a meaningful date each year, often the anniversary of the person’s death.

The Book of Remembrance room opens from 9.00am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday. At weekends and on bank holidays, its opening hours follow the seasonal visitor times.

Entry formats, illustrations and charges can vary. The memorial office can provide the current information and help families select an appropriate inscription.

Cremated remains and ashes options

Following the cremation, families can collect the ashes or arrange for them to be scattered within the Gardens of Remembrance.

The attended cremation fee generally includes either preparation of the ashes for collection or the option for the family to witness their scattering in the grounds. A suitable container and cremation certificate are also normally provided.

Families may instead place the ashes within a mausoleum, niche or private memorial garden. Alternatively, they can keep them in an urn or scatter them at another meaningful location.

Permission should be obtained before scattering ashes on land that belongs to another person or organisation. Additional rules may apply to rivers, parks, churchyards and other public places.

The crematorium can hold the ashes safely while the family considers its choices. This avoids pressure to make an immediate decision.

Attended and direct cremation services

An attended cremation allows family and friends to gather in the chapel for a complete funeral or memorial service. The ceremony can include music, readings, prayers, photographs and spoken tributes.

An attended direct cremation provides a simpler farewell. Family members may spend a short time with the coffin and choose suitable music, but there is no full funeral ceremony.

An unattended direct cremation takes place without mourners or a chapel service. Families may then arrange a memorial gathering or celebration of life elsewhere.

Prices vary according to the service, time and chosen extras. Webcasting, visual tributes and additional chapel time may increase the final charge.

The crematorium fee forms only one part of the complete funeral cost. A cremation cost calculator can help families understand how professional services, transport, the coffin and personal choices affect the overall amount.

Randalls Park Cemetery

Randalls Park Cemetery shares the same site as the crematorium. This allows families to consider both burial and cremation services in one location.

Burial may be available in a conventional grave or another dedicated section, subject to the cemetery’s current availability and regulations.

Families who are deciding between burial and cremation can speak to the office about the practical differences, fees and memorial rules.

Randalls Park Crematorium Opening times

The crematorium and memorial offices open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Memorial consultations and collection of cremated remains should be arranged by appointment.

The cemetery and crematorium grounds open:

• Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 6.30pm
• Summer weekends and bank holidays: 10.00am to 4.00pm
• Winter weekends and bank holidays: 10.00am to 3.00pm

The Book of Remembrance room opens:

• Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 4.45pm
• Summer weekends and bank holidays: 10.00am to 4.00pm
• Winter weekends and bank holidays: 10.00am to 3.00pm

The gates are locked outside the published times. Visitors should check seasonal dates and holiday arrangements before making a special journey.

Contact details

Name: Randalls Park Crematorium and Cemetery
Address: Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0AG
Telephone: 01372 363181
Memorial office: 01372 373813
General enquiries: randallspark.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk
Memorial enquiries: randallspark.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Website: Randalls Park Crematorium official website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking at Randalls Park Crematorium?

Yes. Randalls Park Crematorium has 92 standard parking spaces and designated accessible spaces. Additional parking may be available for a large funeral, although families should confirm this beforehand.

How many people can attend a funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium?

The chapel seats 72 mourners and provides standing room for approximately 78 more. Screens and speakers in the foyer allow additional guests to follow the ceremony during a larger funeral.

How long is a service at Randalls Park Crematorium?

A standard funeral service lasts approximately 45 minutes. A longer double appointment may be available when booked in advance and subject to the current service schedule and fees.

Are there toilets at Randalls Park Crematorium?

Yes. Accessible toilet facilities are available. The crematorium also provides accessible entrances, designated parking and an induction hearing loop.

Can a funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium be watched online?

Yes. Families can arrange a secure webcast for relatives and friends who cannot attend. Visual tributes and service recordings may also be available. These services should be requested in advance, and additional charges may apply.