Cromer Crematorium — Modern Cremation Services in North Norfolk

Cromer Crematorium provides funeral and cremation services for families across Cromer and the wider North Norfolk area. Opened in January 2017, the modern facility offers a peaceful woodland setting, a spacious multi-faith chapel and flexible options for creating a personal farewell.

Location and surroundings

Cromer Crematorium stands within Cromer Cemetery on Holt Road, close to the A148. Its position on the outskirts of the town makes it a convenient choice for families from Cromer, Sheringham, Holt, North Walsham and surrounding North Norfolk communities.

Easy access from surrounding areas

Visitors approaching from the A148 should follow the turning signposted for the crematorium and Manor Farm Camping Site. After turning off Holt Road, take the immediate left into Cromer Cemetery. The route then continues through the cemetery, past the old cemetery chapel, to the crematorium entrance and car parks.

As the turning sign can be easy to miss, families may wish to allow a little extra travelling time before a funeral.

Peaceful and well-kept grounds

The crematorium occupies a quiet, secluded part of the cemetery. Woodland surrounds the building and creates a calm backdrop for services and visits of remembrance. Furthermore, the use of local flint, wood and other natural materials helps the building blend into its North Norfolk setting.

The grounds remain open throughout the year. Therefore, families can return to remember a loved one at a time that feels right for them.

Chapel and facilities

Chapel style and capacity

The light and welcoming chapel features local wood and stone, fresh flowers and a large picture window overlooking the woodland. It offers seating for around 100 mourners, as well as additional standing room inside. For particularly large funerals, speakers can relay the service to people gathered outside.

Although the chapel has a peaceful contemporary design, families can adapt the setting to suit different religions, beliefs and non-religious ceremonies. A uniformed chapel attendant also supports each service.

Music, tributes and personalisation

Families can choose almost any piece of recorded music through the chapel’s digital music system. Alternatively, a Viscount organ is available for hymns and traditional music.

Two tribute screens can display photographs during the ceremony, including images synchronised with music. Families may also include readings, poems, meaningful possessions and other personal touches. In addition, Cromer Crematorium offers funeral webcasting and recording services for relatives and friends who cannot attend in person.

Webcasts use a discreet camera at the back of the chapel. A funeral director can arrange this service, together with visual tributes and other optional media.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

The modern chapel provides a warm and comfortable environment for mourners. Visitors who would like to see the chapel before a funeral can arrange a visit through the crematorium office. However, it is sensible to telephone first so that staff can confirm the chapel is available.

A separate flower terrace sits slightly away from the chapel. As a result, family and friends have a quiet place to gather and view floral tributes after the service. Flowers usually remain on display for at least two days.

Parking at Cromer Crematorium

There are 80 allocated parking spaces on site. The car parks sit within the crematorium grounds and close to the chapel, which makes arrival more straightforward for mourners.

Drivers should follow the internal road through Cromer Cemetery and observe the five-mile-per-hour speed limit within the grounds.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

Cromer Crematorium offers several ways to create a lasting tribute. Options include garden memorials, plaques, benches, cremation tablets, memorial vases, natural stones, living memorials and above-ground vaults. Families can also explore memorial jewellery, keepsakes, urns and caskets.

The Book of Remembrance provides a permanent written memorial. It is displayed daily in the Chapel of Remembrance, while entries can include a name, dates, a personal message and a hand-painted illustration.

Families may arrange to scatter cremated remains in the nominated woodland area or on the memorial lawn. However, scattering and interment must take place by prior agreement with the crematorium team. Staff can explain the available locations and help families choose a suitable option.

Service length and booking

Standard attended funerals take place at 60-minute intervals. This booking provides 60 minutes of chapel use, with approximately 40 minutes available for the ceremony itself. Consequently, mourners have time to enter and leave without feeling unnecessarily rushed.

Shorter early-morning services provide 30 minutes of chapel use, including around 15 minutes for the ceremony. Twilight attended services may also be available, while families who need more time can book an extended service for an additional fee.

Bookings normally take place through a funeral director. The crematorium also provides unattended direct cremations for families who do not require a funeral ceremony with mourners present.

Prices and practical details

Cremation fees vary according to the type and time of service. Early-morning, standard daytime, twilight, extended and unattended services may all have different charges. Optional webcasts, recordings, visual tributes and memorial products also carry separate fees.

The crematorium publishes an updated price list, which currently covers services from 1 April 2026. However, charges can change. Therefore, families should ask their funeral director or the crematorium office to confirm the latest price before making arrangements.

Cremations usually take place within 24 hours of the funeral. Cremated remains are generally ready for collection by lunchtime on the following day but it is advisable to call ahead and check they are available before collection.

The funeral director or the person who applied for the cremation can collect them. Another family member will need written permission from the applicant.

Opening times

The crematorium office opens Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5.00pm. The grounds remain open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Memorial appointments are available through the site office. Saturday appointments may also be arranged in advance.

Contact details

Address: Cromer Crematorium, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JJ
Telephone: 01263 511106
Email: Cromer@westerleighgroup.co.uk
Website: You can access the website here

Frequently Asked Questions

Is parking available at Cromer Crematorium?

Yes. Cromer Crematorium has 80 allocated free parking spaces within the grounds. Visitors should enter through Cromer Cemetery and follow the internal road past the old cemetery chapel to reach the crematorium and its car parks.

How long is a funeral service at Cromer Crematorium?

A standard attended booking provides 60 minutes of chapel use, with approximately 40 minutes for the funeral ceremony. Shorter early-morning services and longer extended services may also be available.

How many people can the chapel at Cromer Crematorium hold?

The chapel seats around 100 mourners and also has standing room. Moreover, external speakers can relay the ceremony outside when a funeral attracts more people than the chapel can accommodate.

Can a funeral at Cromer Crematorium be watched online?

Yes. Families can arrange a live webcast for people who cannot attend the funeral in person. Recording and visual tribute options are also available. These services should be arranged through the funeral director.

What happens to the ashes after a cremation at Cromer Crematorium?

Cremated remains are usually available for collection by lunchtime on the day after the funeral. Families can collect them through the funeral director or make arrangements for scattering or interment. Within the crematorium grounds, scattering can take place in the nominated woodland area or on the memorial lawn by prior agreement.