Chichester Crematorium

Overview

Chichester Crematorium serves families across Chichester, Bognor Regis and the wider West Sussex area.

It offers compassionate cremation services in a peaceful, landscaped garden setting.

The crematorium’s grounds and facilities provide a dignified space for services, reflection and remembrance.

The team focuses on supporting families with care, professionalism and clear guidance from the first enquiry to the service itself and beyond.

Chapel Facilities

Chichester Crematorium features a welcoming chapel that accommodates a range of service styles and needs.

• Seating suitable for standard funeral services

• Accessible arrangements for larger numbers if required

• Audio system supports personal music selections and readings

• Facilities include a hearing loop and wheelchair access

The chapel design fosters a calm and respectful atmosphere while allowing families to add personal touches to the ceremony.

Gardens and Grounds

The crematorium sits amidst approximately seven acres of landscaped gardens and remembrance spaces.

These grounds provide a tranquil environment for family and friends to walk, reflect and remember loved ones before or after a service.

Paths, benches and planting areas offer quiet spots for contemplation.

The gardens remain accessible throughout the year for visitors.

Memorial Options

Chichester Crematorium offers a variety of memorial choices to help families honour their loved ones in meaningful ways. Options include:

• Personalised plaques and garden memorials

• Entries in the Book of Remembrance with individual inscriptions

• Roses and other memorial features

The Book of Remembrance room provides a quiet indoor space where families and visitors can view personalised entries and reflect.

Parking and Accessibility

• Free on-site parking is available for all visitors

• Designated spaces support those with mobility needs

• Step-free access makes the site easier to navigate

• Accessible toilets and hearing loop systems assist visitor comfort

The layout of the grounds helps ensure that visitors of all ages and abilities can access key facilities with ease.

Opening and Visiting Times

Grounds

The memorial gardens and cemetery grounds remain open 24 hours a day, all year round, giving visitors the flexibility to visit at times that suit them.

Office and Memorial Rooms

The crematorium office and facilities, including the Book of Remembrance room, typically operate during standard weekday daytime hours.

Service times are arranged in advance, usually through a funeral director.

Visitors are encouraged to check directly with the crematorium for any seasonal or special variations to opening hours.

Location

Chichester Crematorium sits on Westhampnett Road in Chichester, West Sussex, on the north-east side of the city.

The site offers convenient road access and local transport connections, making it straightforward for family and friends to travel from nearby towns and villages.

Contact Details

Chichester Crematorium
Westhampnett Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 7UH

Telephone: 01243 781816
Email: chichester.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk
Website: You can access the website here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is parking available at Chichester Crematorium?

Yes. Chichester Crematorium provides free on-site parking for visitors and those attending funeral services, with dedicated spaces for those with mobility needs.

What are the opening times at Chichester Crematorium?

The grounds are open all day, every day, giving visitors flexibility for visits and reflection. The crematorium office and Book of Remembrance room normally operate during regular weekday daytime hours, with funeral services arranged in advance.

What types of services can be held at Chichester Crematorium?

The crematorium accommodates religious, non-religious, civil and personalised funeral services. Families can choose music, readings and tributes that reflect the life and personality of their loved one.

Can I visit the Book of Remembrance at Chichester Crematorium?

Yes, visitors can view the Book of Remembrance, which displays personalised inscriptions. The room offers a quiet space for families and friends to remember loved ones.

Is Chichester Crematorium accessible for elderly or disabled visitors?

Yes, the site provides step-free access, accessible parking and facilities designed to support visitors with mobility or accessibility needs.