Pontefract Crematorium, West Yorkshire

Pontefract Crematorium provides a calm and respectful environment for funeral and remembrance services in West Yorkshire.

Managed by Wakefield Council, the crematorium has served the local community since 1959. Set within landscaped memorial gardens, it offers a dignified setting that many families find reassuring during a difficult time.

A caring crematorium serving Pontefract and surrounding areas

Located on Wakefield Road, the crematorium sits within approximately 7.5 acres of peaceful gardens and memorial grounds. Over time, these gardens have been carefully developed to include rose beds, lawns, mature trees and shrubs. As a result, visitors benefit from a quiet space for reflection both on the day of the funeral and in the years that follow.

Chapel capacity and service options

The chapel at Pontefract Crematorium offers a comfortable and contemporary setting for funeral services. Seating is available for up to 95 mourners, made up of 75 seats in the main chapel and 20 seats on the balcony, with limited standing room if required.

Families can choose from several service options:

• 40-minute services

• 20-minute services

• Direct cremation services

Music can be personalised, specific tracks chosen and CDs or other approved formats can also be played on request.

Service times at Pontefract Crematorium

Service times vary slightly by day:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

  • First two and final services are 20-minute or direct services

• Friday: 9:00am – 2:20pm

  • First two services are 20-minute or direct cremation services

These structured timings help services run smoothly while allowing families privacy and dignity.

Gardens of Remembrance and cremated remains

The Garden of Remembrance plays an important role at Pontefract Crematorium. Areas of lawn are set aside for the strewing of ashes / cremated remains, and accurate records are kept so families can identify the exact location.

The intention of the gardens is to act as a shared memorial to all those cremated at the site. Consequently, many families return regularly to reflect and remember in a peaceful setting.

Facilities and accessibility

Accessibility is a key focus at Pontefract Crematorium. The site includes:

• Wheelchair-accessible entrances

• Disabled parking spaces close to the chapel

• Heated chapel and waiting room during winter months

• A furnished waiting room for family and friends awaiting the cortege

The grounds are open every day of the year, allowing families to visit at a time that suits them.

Contact details for Pontefract Crematorium

Address
Pontefract Crematorium
Wakefield Road
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4HA

Telephone
01924 307446

Email
bereavementservices@wakefield.gov.uk

Website
You can access the website here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pontefract Crematorium

Is there parking at Pontefract Crematorium?

Yes. Parking is available on site. Attendees can park alongside the drive as they enter, and a one-way system operates to help traffic flow. In addition, an overflow car park and disabled parking spaces are provided.

What is the postcode for Pontefract Crematorium?

The postcode for sat navs and directions is WF8 4HA.

How many people can attend a funeral at Pontefract Crematorium?

The chapel seats up to 95 people, including balcony seating, with limited standing room also available.

What types of cremation services are offered?

Families can choose between 40-minute services, 20-minute services, or direct cremation services, depending on their needs and preferences.

Can ashes be scattered at Pontefract Crematorium?

Yes. Designated areas within the Garden of Remembrance are set aside for the strewing of cremated remains, with records kept so families can identify the location.