Torbay Crematorium (Torquay Crematorium)
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Torbay Crematorium – Funeral Services in Torquay
Torbay Crematorium, also known as Torquay Crematorium, stands on Hele Road in Torquay. It serves families across Torbay, including Paignton and Brixham, with a chapel for funeral services and gardens where relatives can return to remember someone close.
Both names refer to the same venue. Whether your funeral announcement says Torbay or Torquay Crematorium, the address is Hele Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QG.
A Caring Crematorium Serving Torbay
Westerleigh Group manages the crematorium in conjunction with Torbay Council.
Families can arrange religious, humanist or non-religious ceremonies, with music and personal tributes reflecting the life of the person who has died. The chapel can accommodate a complete funeral or a shorter committal following a service elsewhere.
If you feel unsure about attending, you can arrange to see the chapel beforehand. A familiar setting can make the day feel a little less daunting.
Location and Surroundings
The crematorium sits within cemetery grounds on Hele Road, with lawns, flowerbeds and memorial areas offering space for quieter visits.
Use TQ2 7QG when planning your journey. Once inside the grounds, follow signs towards the crematorium chapel.
Parking and Arrival
There is parking for more than 70 cars, including accessible spaces close to the chapel.
Allow a little time to park and find the entrance before the funeral. For a particularly large gathering, let your funeral director know in advance so the team can advise on arrangements.
Chapel and Facilities
Chapel Capacity
The chapel seats 82 mourners, with additional standing room inside. Speakers can also relay the ceremony outside when more people attend.
A waiting room provides somewhere to pause before the service.
Music and Personal Tributes
The digital music system allows families to choose familiar songs, hymns or instrumental pieces. Screens also provide options for photographs and visual tributes.
Your funeral director can help coordinate the choices and submission deadlines. A favourite photograph or piece of music can add a personal touch without making the ceremony complicated.
Accessibility and Toilets
Facilities include:
- Wheelchair access.
- Accessible parking near the chapel.
- A hearing loop.
- Toilets, including accessible facilities.
If a relative needs assistance, contact the office beforehand so staff can help you plan their arrival.
Webcasting
A webcast allows relatives and friends to follow the funeral when they cannot attend in person. Recordings and keepsakes are available too.
Arrange these through your funeral director before the service, then share the private viewing details with invited guests.
Funeral Services and Cremation Options
How Long Is the Service?
A standard daytime booking provides 60 minutes of chapel use, including approximately 45 minutes for the ceremony.
Selected shorter bookings provide 30 minutes of chapel use, with around 20 minutes for the ceremony. Additional time is available for an extra charge.
Confirm your booking before planning readings and speakers, as entry and departure form part of the allotted chapel time.
Direct Cremation
Torbay Crematorium also offers unattended direct cremation, without mourners present.
Families may then choose to remember the person through a separate gathering, a memorial visit or a private farewell elsewhere.
Cremation Fees
The official website publishes a price list effective from 1 April 2026. Charges vary according to the appointment, service length and day selected.
Ask for a quotation covering the crematorium charge and any extras, such as additional chapel time, webcasting or visual tributes. Your funeral director’s services, coffin and transport are separate elements of the overall funeral cost.
Memorial Gardens and Remembrance Options
Choosing a Resting Place for Ashes
Families can collect ashes, arrange scattering or discuss an interment and memorial within the grounds.
If you have not decided, speak to the office about temporary care and the time available to consider your wishes. There is no need to choose a permanent memorial during the funeral arrangements.
Memorial Choices
Options include memorial plaques, benches, natural stones, cremation tablets, garden memorials and above-ground vaults.
A visit can help you compare locations and decide whether you would prefer a shared memorial area or a more individual tribute. Staff can explain availability, inscriptions, costs and any lease conditions before you commit.
Memorial enquiries are welcome even where the cremation took place elsewhere.
Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance provides a lasting written tribute in a dedicated room.
Entries can include a name, dates, personal wording and an illustration. Memorial cards and miniature books also offer copies that families can keep at home.
The room opens daily, including weekends and bank holidays, during the hours listed below.
Standards and Professional Membership
Torbay Crematorium confirms that it follows the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities’ Code of Cremation Practice.
The FBCA directory records an inspection on 9 May 2024, with the next scheduled for 9 May 2027.
These professional standards address matters such as respectful care, identification and the handling of ashes.
Contact Details
Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium
Also known as Torquay Cemetery and Crematorium
Hele Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7QG
Telephone: 01803 327768
Email: torbay@westerleighgroup.co.uk
Opening Hours
Office: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Book of Remembrance:
- Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm.
- Weekends and bank holidays: 9.30am–1pm.
Gardens: open every day. Confirm current gate times with the office before an early or late visit.
Saturday memorial appointments are available by arrangement.
Official website:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torbay Crematorium the Same as Torquay Crematorium?
Yes. Both names refer to the crematorium on Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG.
The operator uses both names across its website and documents, so funeral announcements may use either.
Where Can I Find the Torbay Crematorium Funeral Diary?
The official website links to a Chapel Service Diary for Torquay Crematorium.
The entries did not load during our check. If the page appears blank or you cannot find a funeral, confirm the arrangements with the funeral director or telephone 01803 327768.
Chapel service diary:
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How Long Does a Funeral Service Last?
A standard funeral allows approximately 45 minutes for the ceremony within a 60-minute chapel booking.
Shorter appointments allow around 20 minutes within a 30-minute booking. If you need more time, arrange an extended booking beforehand.
Can I Watch a Funeral Online?
Yes, webcasting is available when the family books it through the funeral director.
The published April 2026 price list includes a live webcast with repeat viewing for up to 28 days. Ask the person arranging the funeral for access details.
Is There Parking and Are Accessible Toilets Available?
Yes. The crematorium has parking for more than 70 cars, with accessible spaces near the chapel.
Wheelchair access, a hearing loop and accessible toilets are also available. Contact the office before visiting if someone needs additional assistance.