St Faiths Crematorium — Cremation Services Near Norwich

St Faiths Crematorium provides attended and unattended cremation services in a peaceful village setting near Norwich.

Located in Horsham St Faith, it serves families from Norwich, Aylsham, Wroxham and communities across Norfolk. Its spacious chapel, extensive memorial grounds and modern tribute facilities support both traditional and personalised funerals.

Location and surroundings

St Faiths Crematorium stands on Manor Road in the village of Horsham St Faith, around four miles north of central Norwich. The site opened in 1937 and has since supported several generations of local families.

Easy access from Norwich and surrounding areas

The crematorium is convenient for families travelling from Norwich and nearby towns and villages. Moreover, its position to the north of the city provides useful access from Aylsham, Wroxham, Sprowston, Hellesdon and other parts of Norfolk.

The site has 70 standard parking spaces, along with designated accessible spaces. Therefore, most visitors can park close to the chapel. However, anyone expecting a particularly large congregation may wish to discuss parking arrangements with their funeral director beforehand.

Peaceful and well-kept grounds

The chapel sits within approximately 20 acres of landscaped grounds. Mature trees, planted areas and water features create a calm environment where families can pause before or after a service.

The memorial grounds remain open throughout the year. As a result, relatives and friends can return to remember someone at a time that feels appropriate to them.

Chapel and facilities

Chapel style and capacity

The brick chapel combines traditional arches and stained-glass windows with a high, spacious interior. It welcomes services for people of all faiths and beliefs, including non-religious ceremonies.

The chapel seats up to 100 people. In addition, outdoor screens and an external sound system can help include guests during larger funerals.

Music, tributes and personalisation

Families can personalise a funeral with music, readings, photographs, eulogies and other meaningful tributes. The chapel has a modern music system and screens for displaying photographs and visual presentations. There is also room for live singers and musicians.

Webcasting is available for relatives and friends who cannot attend in person. However, families should arrange webcasts and more detailed visual tributes in advance through their funeral director.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

St Faiths Crematorium offers step-free access and designated accessible parking. Inside, visitors can use accessible toilets and a hearing loop. The chapel also has a waiting room where drinks are available.

These facilities help create a comfortable and welcoming setting for elderly visitors, wheelchair users and people with hearing difficulties.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

Families can choose from several ways to remember someone within the landscaped grounds. Options may include memorial plaques, garden memorials and inscriptions in the Book of Remembrance. The memorial team can explain the choices and arrange an appointment to discuss a suitable tribute.

Families may also arrange for ashes to be scattered in the Gardens of Remembrance. Alternatively, cremated remains can be prepared for collection so that relatives can scatter, inter or retain them elsewhere.

The memorial grounds remain open 24 hours a day throughout the year. However, visitors should take extra care after dark because some parts of the site do not have outdoor lighting.

During 2026 the grounds are reported to have been struggling with weeds and thistles but Dignity (the crematorium owners) have responded by drafting in outside contractors to assist with remedial works.

Service length and booking

St Faiths Crematorium offers attended funeral services, attended direct cremations and unattended direct cremations. An attended service allows family and friends to gather in the chapel and include music, readings and tributes.

An attended direct cremation provides a shorter and simpler alternative. Family members can spend a few moments with the coffin and select music, although this option does not include a full funeral or memorial service. By contrast, an unattended direct cremation takes place without mourners or a chapel ceremony.

Funeral directors usually arrange service times directly with the crematorium. Since the length and availability of appointments can vary, families should confirm the exact chapel time before planning readings, music or tributes.

Prices and practical details

Cremation fees vary according to the service selected and the time of the booking. Therefore, families should check the current price list or ask their funeral director for a complete written estimate.

The standard attended cremation fee includes use of the chapel, the administration and registration of the cremation, a certificate of cremation and a container for the ashes. It also includes use of the music system and a single photograph displayed on the chapel screen, although the photograph option does not apply to attended direct cremations.

Additional charges may apply for webcasting, extended visual tributes, memorial products and other optional services. Checking these costs in advance makes it easier to compare the overall funeral price.

Contact details

Address: 75 Manor Road, Horsham Saint Faith, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3LF
Telephone: 01603 897727
General enquiries: stfaith.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk
Memorial enquiries: stfaiths.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
Website: You can access the website here.

Crematorium office: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm
Memorial grounds: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Book of Remembrance: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–4.45pm from April to October and 9.00am–4.00pm from November to March

Frequently Asked Questions

Is parking available at St Faiths Crematorium?

Yes. The crematorium has 70 standard parking spaces as well as designated accessible spaces. Families expecting a large number of mourners should speak to their funeral director about parking before the service.

How many people can the chapel at St Faiths Crematorium seat?

The chapel provides seating for up to 100 guests. For larger congregations, outdoor screens and a sound system allow additional mourners to follow the service from outside.

Can a funeral at St Faiths Crematorium be watched online?

Yes. Webcasting is available for people who cannot attend the funeral in person. Families should request this service in advance through their funeral director and confirm whether any additional charge applies.

Are there toilets at St Faiths Crematorium?

Yes. Accessible toilets are available for visitors. The site also provides a waiting room, a hearing loop and accessible parking close to the chapel.

What are the opening times at St Faiths Crematorium?

The office opens from 9.00am until 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Meanwhile, the memorial grounds remain open 24 hours a day throughout the year. The Book of Remembrance has seasonal weekday opening times, so visitors may wish to call before making a special journey.

What happens to the ashes after a cremation at St Faiths Crematorium?

The cremation fee includes a container for the ashes. Families can arrange to collect the cremated remains or witness their scattering within the Gardens of Remembrance. Other options, such as interment or a memorial tribute, can also be discussed with the crematorium’s memorial team.