Haltemprice Crematorium — Funeral Services in Willerby, Hull

Haltemprice Crematorium provides attended and unattended cremation services in Willerby, close to Hull in East Yorkshire. Its large Grade II-listed chapel combines original Victorian architecture with modern funeral facilities, creating a distinctive yet welcoming setting for a personal farewell.

The chapel can accommodate up to 300 mourners, while audiovisual tributes, webcasting and accessible facilities help families arrange a service that reflects the life and wishes of the person who has died.

A caring crematorium serving Hull and East Yorkshire

Haltemprice Crematorium serves families from Hull, Willerby and communities across the East Riding of Yorkshire. Its location makes it convenient for mourners travelling from Cottingham, Beverley, Hessle, Anlaby, Kirk Ella, Brough and North Ferriby.

The crematorium welcomes religious, non-religious and civil ceremonies. Furthermore, families can personalise the service with music, photographs, videos, readings and spoken tributes.

A funeral director will usually arrange the crematorium booking and submit the required paperwork. However, families can contact the crematorium directly if they have questions about its facilities, memorials or visiting arrangements.

Location and surroundings

Haltemprice Crematorium stands on Main Street in the semi-rural surroundings of Willerby. Although it lies within easy reach of Hull and Beverley, its established grounds create a peaceful atmosphere away from busy urban streets.

Visitors using satellite navigation should enter HU10 6DS rather than the crematorium’s postal postcode.

A historic chapel in a countryside setting

The chapel dates from the early 1880s and originally served the former De La Pole Hospital. Following careful refurbishment, Haltemprice Crematorium opened in 1998.

Many original features remain, including Gothic brickwork, arched windows, seasoned roof timbers and a high vaulted ceiling. Consequently, the chapel provides a greater sense of history and architectural character than many modern crematorium buildings.

Parking at Haltemprice Crematorium

The crematorium has 65 standard parking spaces. The chapel can accommodate a much larger number of mourners, so parking may become busy during a well-attended funeral.

Visitors should therefore arrive in good time and consider travelling together where possible. Exterior speakers also allow additional mourners to hear the ceremony from outside the chapel when necessary.

Chapel and funeral facilities

Haltemprice Crematorium has one large chapel suitable for both intimate services and funerals with several hundred attendees. Gentle lighting, warm brickwork and stained glass create a calm interior, while the layout supports different faiths and styles of ceremony.

Chapel capacity

The chapel seats up to 200 mourners. In addition, standing room is available for approximately 100 more people.

This total capacity of around 300 makes Haltemprice Crematorium suitable for particularly large funerals. Nevertheless, families expecting a high attendance should notify their funeral director and the crematorium in advance.

Service length

Most standard attended services provide a 60-minute chapel booking. This period includes the arrival and departure of mourners, so the ceremony itself may need to finish slightly earlier.

A reduced-fee 30-minute service may also be available at 9.00am. Families who require more time can ask about booking an additional chapel period, subject to availability and an extra charge.

Music and visual tributes

A modern media system allows families to choose suitable music for different parts of the funeral. The chapel also has screens for photographs, slideshows and video tributes.

A single tribute photograph is normally included with an attended cremation. More elaborate presentations, including professionally arranged slideshows and photo tributes set to music, may cost extra.

Live singers and musicians can also take part when arranged beforehand. Families should submit all music and visual content by the required deadline so it can be checked before the funeral.

Webcasting a funeral

Webcasting allows relatives and friends to watch the service when they cannot attend in person. The webcast can also remain available online for a limited period after the funeral.

Recordings, downloadable copies and physical keepsakes may be available for an additional fee. Therefore, families should confirm the available packages when arranging the service.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

Haltemprice Crematorium provides accessible access and accessible toilets. A hearing loop supports visitors who use compatible hearing aids, while a waiting room offers a sheltered place to gather before the funeral.

Families should contact the crematorium before the service if a mourner has particular mobility, hearing or seating requirements.

Cremation service options

Haltemprice Crematorium offers several types of cremation to suit different family preferences and budgets.

Attended funeral service

An attended cremation allows family and friends to gather in the chapel for a personalised funeral. The ceremony may include music, readings, prayers, photographs and spoken tributes.

The service can follow a particular religion or take a non-religious form. A minister, celebrant, family member or friend may lead the ceremony.

Attended direct cremation

An attended direct cremation provides a simpler alternative to a full funeral. Family members can spend a short time with the coffin in the chapel and choose suitable background music, but no formal funeral or memorial service takes place.

This option usually has a restricted appointment time and number of attendees. Families should check the precise arrangements before booking.

Unattended direct cremation

An unattended direct cremation takes place without mourners or a chapel ceremony. Families may choose to hold a memorial service or celebration of life elsewhere at another time.

Although this option has a lower crematorium fee, other funeral costs may still apply. A cremation cost calculator can help families estimate the wider expense before requesting an itemised quotation.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

The Gardens of Remembrance overlook the surrounding countryside and contain roses, rockeries and a pond with koi carp. Landscaped areas provide peaceful places to visit and remember someone after the funeral.

Memorial choices include plaques, rockery plots, private garden memorials and entries in the Book of Remembrance. The memorial team can explain the available locations, dedication periods and current prices.

Families should arrange an appointment before choosing a memorial because availability can vary.

Cremated remains and ashes

Following the cremation, ashes can be prepared for collection in a suitable container or scattered within the Gardens of Remembrance. Families may also arrange to witness the scattering by appointment.

Alternatively, the crematorium can keep cremated remains securely while the family considers what to do. This gives relatives time to discuss whether to collect, scatter, bury or memorialise the ashes.

The standard cremation fee normally includes either preparation for collection or scattering within the gardens. However, scattering ashes brought from another crematorium may incur a separate charge.

Cremation fees and booking

Fees vary according to the service type, booking time and day of the week. Early appointments, attended direct cremations and unattended cremations usually cost less than a standard daytime service.

Webcasting, extended chapel time, professional visual tributes, weekend services and memorial products may cost extra. Since charges can change, families should request the latest price list before confirming arrangements.

Contact details

Name: Haltemprice Crematorium
Address: Main Street, Willerby, Hull, East Yorkshire HU10 6NS
Satnav postcode: HU10 6DS
Telephone: 01482 671212
General enquiries: haltemprice.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk
Memorial enquiries: haltemprice.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
Crematorium office: Monday to Saturday, 9.00am–5.00pm
Book of Remembrance: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm
Website: Haltemprice Crematorium official website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking at Haltemprice Crematorium?

Yes. Haltemprice Crematorium has 65 standard parking spaces. Since the chapel can hold up to 300 people, visitors should arrive early and consider sharing transport when a large attendance is expected.

How many people can attend a funeral at Haltemprice Crematorium?

The chapel seats up to 200 mourners and has standing room for approximately 100 more. Exterior speakers also help people outside the chapel follow the service.

How long is a service at Haltemprice Crematorium?

Most standard services provide a 60-minute chapel booking, including the arrival and departure of mourners. A shorter 30-minute early service may also be available, while additional chapel time can be booked for a fee.

Can a funeral at Haltemprice Crematorium be watched online?

Yes. Families can arrange a live webcast for anyone unable to attend. Recordings and other keepsakes may also be available, although additional charges normally apply.

Are there toilets at Haltemprice Crematorium?

Yes. Accessible toilets are available, together with accessible routes, a waiting room and a hearing loop in the chapel.