Mintlyn Crematorium — Cremation Services Near King’s Lynn

Mintlyn Crematorium provides a peaceful setting for funerals, cremation services and remembrance near King’s Lynn in Norfolk.

Located at Bawsey, the crematorium serves families from King’s Lynn, West Norfolk and nearby communities such as Gayton, Grimston, Sandringham, Swaffham, Downham Market and Hunstanton.

Its spacious chapel, extensive memorial gardens and modern tribute facilities allow families to arrange a personal and dignified farewell.

Location and surroundings

Mintlyn Crematorium stands on Lynn Road in Bawsey, around three miles east of King’s Lynn. Its countryside location offers a quiet environment away from the centre of town, while the B1145 provides a convenient approach from the surrounding area.

Easy access from surrounding areas

Drivers can reach the site from King’s Lynn and villages across West Norfolk. In addition, the number 48 bus service runs between King’s Lynn, Gayton and Harpley. A bus stop sits immediately outside the entrance on the B1145.

Visitors arriving by train can continue their journey from King’s Lynn railway station by bus or taxi. However, families should check current public transport times before travelling, particularly for weekend services.

Peaceful and well-kept grounds

The 17-acre Gardens of Remembrance combine open lawns with woodland glades, shrubs and conifers. Formal and informal paths lead through the grounds, creating several quiet places where visitors can pause and reflect.

Some areas support local wildlife and receive careful management as conservation spaces. Therefore, visitors may find that these parts of the grounds have a more natural appearance than the formal memorial areas.

Chapel and facilities

Chapel style and capacity

The chapel at Mintlyn Crematorium seats approximately 100 people on one level. Families can arrange a religious ceremony, a non-religious funeral or a service that combines different traditions and personal elements.

Services may take the form of a full funeral ceremony or a shorter committal following a service elsewhere. During the committal, families can choose whether the coffin remains in view, the curtains close or the catafalque lowers it from sight.

A waiting room gives mourners somewhere sheltered to gather before entering the chapel. Afterwards, the covered Flower Court provides a dedicated place where family and friends can view floral tributes.

Music, webcasts and visual tributes

The chapel uses the Obitus system, which provides access to an extensive collection of songs, hymns and other recorded music. Alternatively, families can request the resident organist to play suitable hymns or organ music.

Visual tributes can display a selection of photographs on the chapel’s large screen. Families may show these images with music or play them silently throughout the ceremony.

Live webcasting also allows relatives and friends to watch the funeral when they cannot attend in person. In addition, families can request a recording on DVD, CD or USB. These services require advance booking, so arrangements should pass through the funeral director or the person organising the funeral.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

The chapel provides level, single-storey seating and facilities for people with reduced mobility. An induction loop supports visitors who use hearing aids, while two accessible toilets are available on the premises.

There are 70 standard parking spaces and five designated accessible spaces. As a result, the car park can accommodate most services comfortably. Nevertheless, families expecting a particularly large attendance may wish to discuss parking arrangements in advance.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

Mintlyn offers several choices for commemorating a loved one. The traditional Book of Remembrance contains personalised inscriptions and opens each day on the corresponding date. Families can also request a matching personal memorial card.

Plaque options include kerb plaques, plant memorial plaques and plates attached to memorial benches. Depending on the chosen location, families may scatter or inter cremated remains close to the memorial. However, the crematorium does not permit traditional headstones within its grounds.

The columbarium provides another option. This memorial wall contains individual vaults where an urn or casket can rest. In addition, the Garden of Contemplation includes a dedicated area for memorials to babies and children.

Other choices include memorials with no future lease renewal charges and individually crafted glass pieces containing a small amount of cremated remains. Since conditions, availability and charges vary, the crematorium office can explain the current options.

Service length and booking

The standard time allowed for a funeral ceremony in the chapel is 25 minutes. Additional chapel time may be available on request, which can help families planning a longer ceremony or expecting several readings and tributes.

Weekend funeral services may also be possible by prior arrangement. Most families organise the date, music and optional tribute services through their chosen funeral director. However, using a funeral director is not compulsory. Anyone arranging a funeral independently should contact the crematorium early because strict forms and procedures apply.

Families who wish to witness the committal of the coffin to the cremator can request this in advance. The Crematorium Manager must approve the arrangement, so it should form part of the funeral planning process rather than a request made on the day.

Prices and practical details

Cremation fees depend on the type and timing of the service. Additional charges may apply for extended chapel time, weekend ceremonies, webcasting, visual tributes, recordings and memorial options.

Prices can change, so families should consult the latest official cremation and burial price list before making arrangements. A funeral director can also explain which services form part of the funeral package and which items carry a separate charge.

The crematorium office opens from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The Gardens of Remembrance and Book of Remembrance room have separate seasonal opening times.

Contact details

Address: Mintlyn Crematorium, Lynn Road, Bawsey, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1HB
Telephone: 01553 630533
Email: mintlyn@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Website: You can access the website here

Frequently Asked Questions

Is parking available at Mintlyn Crematorium?

Yes. Mintlyn Crematorium has 70 standard parking spaces and five designated accessible spaces. The car park sits within the grounds, close to the crematorium buildings. Families expecting a large number of mourners should speak to their funeral director or the crematorium office in advance.

How long is a funeral service at Mintlyn Crematorium?

The chapel allows 25 minutes for a standard funeral service. Families can request additional chapel time if they would like a longer ceremony, although an extra fee may apply. It is sensible to arrange extended time when booking the funeral.

What are the opening times at Mintlyn Crematorium?

The office opens Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm, except on bank holidays. From 1 April to 30 September, the grounds and Book of Remembrance open from 8.30am to 6.00pm on weekdays and from 9.00am to 5.00pm at weekends and on bank holidays.

From 1 October to 31 March, they open from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays and from 9.00am to 5.00pm at weekends and on most bank holidays. On Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, the hours are 10.00am to 4.30pm. Last admission to the gardens is 15 minutes before closing.

Can I watch a funeral online from Mintlyn Crematorium?

Yes. The chapel offers live webcasting for people who cannot attend in person. Families can also request a recording of the service. These options need to be booked in advance through the funeral director or person arranging the funeral.

What can families do with ashes after a cremation at Mintlyn?

Families can collect the cremated remains and keep them until they make a final decision. Alternatively, Mintlyn offers options for scattering or interment within the Gardens of Remembrance. Memorial choices include plaques, plant memorials, bench plates and columbarium vaults. Cremated remains interred in the gardens must be placed in a suitable urn or casket.