Lytham Park Crematorium

Lytham Park Crematorium – Lytham St Annes

Lytham Park Crematorium is located on Regent Avenue in Lytham St Annes and has served local families since opening in 1958.

Built on the site of the former cemetery chapel, the crematorium offers a peaceful setting for funeral services within the wider Lytham Park grounds.

A tranquil lake and resident wildlife add to the calm atmosphere, which many families find comforting before and after a service.

The crematorium provides a respectful and well-managed environment, with thoughtful arrangements in place to ensure services take place with dignity and minimal disruption.

Location and surroundings

The crematorium sits within Lytham Park, a well-known and established green space in Lancashire. The surrounding parkland, lake and landscaped areas help create a gentle, reflective setting. While remaining easy to access from Lytham St Annes and neighbouring communities.

Chapel and service arrangements

Funeral services at Lytham Park Crematorium usually take place on weekdays. The chapel provides seating for around 80 mourners, making it suitable for both smaller and medium-sized services.

To help maintain privacy and respect for all families, mourners arriving early are asked to wait away from the chapel building or remain in their vehicles until the previous service has concluded.

Funeral directors can assist with timings, music, live streaming and service details.

Memorials, ashes and remembrance

Families have several options for the care and memorialisation of ashes at Lytham Park Crematorium. Burial plots for cremated remains are available within the grounds and can accommodate up to six sets of ashes. Memorial vases or headstones may be installed to mark these graves.

Ashes may also be scattered in designated areas, including the land surrounding the lake or the Rose Garden within the Garden of Remembrance.

Additional memorial options include plaques and inscriptions in the Book of Remembrance, which is displayed in the Book Room near the cemetery gates. Cut flowers can be placed in vases provided along the memorial walls.

Facilities and visitor information

The grounds are carefully maintained and designed.

Clear pathways help visitors move around the site comfortably, while the natural layout supports both private reflection and larger funeral gatherings.

Opening hours

Office

• Monday to Friday: 8.45am – 12.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Book Room

• Daily: 10.00am – 7.30pm

Grounds

• Open:

  • Weekdays from 9.00am

  • Weekends & Bank Holidays from 10.00am

• Closing times:

  • April to September: 7.30pm

  • October, November, February & March: 6.00pm

  • December & January: 4.30pm

Contact Details

Lytham Park Crematorium
Regent Avenue
Lytham St Annes
Lancashire
FY8 4AB

Telephone: 01253 735429
Email: cemcrem@fylde.gov.uk
Website: You can access the website here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can the chapel seat at Lytham Park Crematorium?

The chapel provides seating for approximately 80 mourners.

Can cremated remains be buried at Lytham Park Crematorium?

Yes. Burial plots for cremated remains are available and can hold up to six sets of ashes, with options for memorial vases or headstones.

Are there areas for scattering ashes at Lytham Park Crematorium?

Yes. Ashes can be scattered in designated areas, including the land around the lake and the Rose Garden in the Garden of Remembrance.

Is the Book of Remembrance available to view?

Yes. The Book of Remembrance is displayed in the Book Room near the cemetery gates which is open daily during published hours.

Are there guidelines for mourners arriving early?

Yes. Mourners are asked to wait away from the chapel or remain in their vehicles until the previous service has finished, to avoid disturbing other families.