West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium

A tranquil crematorium serving West Lancashire

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium lies in the heart of the Lancashire countryside in Burscough, between Ormskirk and Southport.

The site combines peaceful landscaped grounds with modern service facilities to help families plan thoughtful, dignified funerals and lasting memorials.

Families often work with their funeral director to arrange services that reflect personal wishes, from music and readings to memorial choices.

Location and surroundings

The crematorium stands on Pippin Street, surrounded by extensive gardens of remembrance and a natural burial ground. Its location offers open, calm space where visitors can gather, reflect and remember loved ones.

The grounds are well maintained and designed to offer quiet places for reflection before, during and after services.

Chapel and funeral services

The service chapel

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium’s chapel seats around 100 people, with additional standing room if required.

The service schedule runs at regular intervals, allowing families time to arrive and take their seats without rush.

Within the chapel, a modern music system and webcasting facilities support personal choices for music and online participation when needed.

Planning a meaningful service

You can coordinate with your funeral director to book a service time, select music and readings, and personalise the ceremony. Staff at the crematorium can help guide families through the available options and answer questions about service details.

Memorial gardens and cremated remains

The crematorium gardens offer a variety of spaces where families can choose how they wish to remember their loved ones. Options include traditional memorial plots, above-ground vaults, benches, communal plantings and natural burial areas. These features allow respectful interment or scattering of cremated remains within a peaceful landscape.

The natural burial ground also provides an environmentally focused setting, where graves are gently managed to remain close to nature.

Parking and accessibility at West Lancashire Crematorium

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium provides plenty of free on-site parking for funeral services and visitors.

Paths throughout the grounds are level and accessible, helping guests of all ages and mobility levels move comfortably around the site.

Why families choose West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium

• Calm, landscaped grounds in Burscough

• Chapel with webcasting and personalisation options

• Flexible support with your funeral director

• Options for memorials and interment of cremated remains

• Natural burial ground for environmentally focused choices

• On-site parking and accessible facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium?

Yes. The crematorium provides on-site parking, including disabled access spaces for funeral services and visitors. There is easy access to the chapel and memorial areas for people of all levels of mobility.

What memorial options are available for cremated remains?

Families can choose from a variety of memorials including benches, plaques, natural burial areas and dedicated garden spaces for the interment or scattering of cremated remains.

They do not have a dedicated Columbarium but work in partnership with Odlings Ltd, and The Columbaria Company, so may be able to support you if this is an option you wish to explore.

Can services be personalised at West Lancashire Crematorium?

Absolutely. You and your funeral director can select music, readings and other personal touches to make the service meaningful and reflective of your loved one’s life.

Are webcasting services offered?

Yes. The chapel is equipped for webcasting so family and friends can join the service remotely if they cannot attend in person.

How can I estimate the cost of a cremation here?

Your funeral director can give you a detailed estimate, or you can use a cremation cost calculator on crematoria.uk to compare standard service and memorial fees.

Contact details

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium
Pippin Street
Burscough
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 7SP

Telephone: 01704 898840
Email: WestLancashire@westerleighgroup.co.uk
Website: Access the website here