Hereford Crematorium — Peaceful Cremation Services in Herefordshire

A respectful crematorium serving Hereford and the surrounding area

Hereford Crematorium lies on Westfaling Street, adjoining Hereford Cemetery, and offers a calm, dignified setting for cremation services across the city and county.

The location is peaceful and easily accessible, making it a practical choice for families seeking a reputable crematorium with good facilities.

Why Choose Hereford Crematorium

Convenient location & good access

The Crematorium sits just outside the city centre on Westfaling Street (HR4 0JE), making it easy to reach by car.

Its central-area location ensures that it serves families across Hereford and the wider Herefordshire region, while remaining quiet and dignified for services.

Peaceful setting with established cemetery grounds

Adjoining cemetery grounds offer a calm and well-maintained environment. The combination of green space and established burial/cremation grounds helps provide a respectful atmosphere for both services and later visits.

Facilities & Service Options

Spacious, modern chapel

• The chapel at Hereford Crematorium seats up to 120 people, with additional standing room if required.

• It features a digital sound system, and an organ can be used if arranged.

• Two large professional display screens are available for photo and video tributes, helping to create meaningful, personalised services.

• For mourners who cannot attend in person, the crematorium offers a live webcast link, arranged via the funeral director.

Flexible service types, including direct cremation

• In addition to traditional cremation services with a full chapel ceremony, Hereford Crematorium also offers direct cremation (no service or mourners present) — with the earliest slot typically at 8:15 am, Monday to Friday.

• This option may suit families who prefer a simpler, more discreet arrangement.

Memorial Gardens & Remembrance Options

Hereford Crematorium provides several thoughtful and maintained memorial spaces within its grounds:

• Garden of Remembrance — ideal for interring ashes, with pathways, benches, and space for plaques or vases.

• Garden of Reflection — for scattering ashes over natural lawn or placing memorials such as benches, trees, or granite markers.

• Millennium Garden — offers additional interment or memorial vault options for ashes.

• A Book of Remembrance Room is also maintained, allowing families to view inscriptions and make entries.

Opening Hours & Parking

Grounds and public areas

• The cemetery and crematorium grounds are open daily, all year round.

• The Book of Remembrance Room is also accessible daily.

Office hours

• Crematorium office operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Parking — is it free?

The Crematorium provides ample onsite parking, including accessible spaces.

Parking is free for visitors attending services or visiting the grounds.

Contact Details — Hereford Crematorium

Crematorium Office
Westfaling Street
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0JE

Telephone: 01432 383200
Email (Bereavement Services): bereavement@herefordshire.gov.uk
Website: You can access the website here.