Worthing Crematorium
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Worthing Crematorium – funeral services, facilities and visiting information
Worthing Crematorium provides cremation services at Horsham Road, Findon, West Sussex. Although it serves Worthing, the crematorium stands north of the town, near Findon village, in a woodland setting within the South Downs National Park.
Worthing Borough Council owns and operates the crematorium. Families can choose between Kingswood Chapel and Muntham Chapel, while the surrounding memorial gardens offer places to return for remembrance visits.
Whether you are arranging a funeral or attending a service, this guide explains the chapel facilities, travel arrangements, accessibility, opening hours and funeral diary.
A caring crematorium serving Worthing and the surrounding area
Worthing Crematorium accommodates religious funerals, non-religious ceremonies and other personal forms of farewell. Families can work with their funeral director and chosen minister or celebrant to create a service that reflects the person who has died.
The crematorium also offers reduced-price early services and direct cremation options. Consequently, families can discuss different arrangements according to their wishes and circumstances.
Before booking, consider the likely attendance, the amount of time you need and whether relatives would benefit from a webcast. Your funeral director can then coordinate the arrangements with the crematorium team.
Location and surroundings
The crematorium’s address is Horsham Road, Findon, West Sussex, BN14 0RG. Its entrance lies off the A24, just north of Findon village.
The grounds occupy a former country estate of approximately 42 acres. Woodland surrounds the developed areas, while landscaped lawns and Gardens of Remembrance provide quieter spaces for reflection.
Finding Worthing Crematorium by road
Use BN14 0RG when planning your journey, and follow the crematorium signs near Findon.
Visitors approaching from the north should follow the official directions via the Findon village roundabout, then head north on the A24 to reach the signed entrance on the left.
Once you enter the estate, allow time to continue along the access road to the chapel buildings. In addition, check whether the funeral will take place in Kingswood or Muntham Chapel before choosing your parking area.
Travelling by train, taxi or bus
Worthing railway station is approximately 15 minutes away by taxi, although traffic can affect the journey.
Bus services run through the surrounding area. However, the official travel guidance warns that the nearest stops in Findon village leave a substantial walk to the crematorium. The approach also involves the busy A24.
Therefore, visitors with limited mobility may find a taxi or arranged lift more practical. Check current transport timetables before travelling.
Parking at Worthing Crematorium
The crematorium provides free parking for approximately 150 cars, with parking areas serving both chapels and an overflow car park.
Designated disabled spaces include:
- Five spaces in the Kingswood car park
- Three spaces in the Muntham parking areas
- Three spaces in the overflow car park, near the ribbon and memorial gardens
Allow extra time for a larger funeral, and follow signs for the chapel you are attending.
Chapel and facilities
Worthing Crematorium has two chapels, each with a waiting room, music facilities and an induction loop. Their different sizes allow families to choose a setting suited to the expected attendance.
Kingswood Chapel
Kingswood Chapel seats 160 people, with standing space for a further 60 mourners.
The council added this larger chapel in 2007. Its name reflects the ancient woodland around the crematorium.
Facilities include:
- Obitus music, media and webcast systems
- Two large display screens
- A digital organ
- An external speaker system
- A waiting room with a water cooler and display screen
- Toilets, including accessible and baby-changing facilities
For a particularly large gathering, discuss attendance and any overflow arrangements with your funeral director in advance.
Muntham Chapel
Muntham Chapel seats 74 people, with standing space for an additional 40 mourners.
This is the original crematorium chapel, named after the former estate. Its smaller size may suit families who prefer a more intimate gathering.
Facilities include an Obitus music and media system, a display screen, digital piano and external speakers. The waiting room also has a water cooler and screen, while unisex toilets serve the chapel complex.
Music and visual tributes
Both chapels offer facilities for recorded music and visual tributes. Families can include favourite songs, photographs or a prepared tribute as part of the ceremony.
Your funeral director can explain the available choices, charges and submission deadlines. Arrange these early so that the crematorium can prepare everything before the service.
Livestreaming and recordings
Webcasting allows invited relatives and friends to follow a funeral remotely. Recording and keepsake options are also available.
However, the family must arrange these services in advance. If you wish to watch online, ask the funeral organiser for access details rather than assuming that every funeral will have a public broadcast.
Accessibility, hearing support and toilets
The enquiries office, both chapels and the Remembrance Room have level access without steps. The buildings accommodate wheelchair users, and staff can provide a wheelchair on request.
Induction loops operate in both chapels and the enquiries office. Large-print service books are also available.
Toilet facilities include accessible toilets and baby-changing provision. Meanwhile, paths through the grounds vary between tarmac, gravel, bark and grass, with some sloping areas. Contact the team beforehand if you need advice about reaching a particular memorial.
Funeral services and cremation options
Service length
The standard attended cremation includes 40 minutes of chapel use. This is the total booking time, so allow for entering and leaving when planning the ceremony.
Additional chapel time is available for a further fee, subject to arrangements.
Early services and direct cremation
Reduced-price attended services are available at specified early times.
The crematorium also offers unattended direct cremation and a separate attended direct option. The latter allows a brief period for placing the coffin on the catafalque, rather than a full funeral ceremony.
Ask your funeral director to explain which option meets your wishes.
Cremation fees
The published 2026 crematorium charges, effective from 6 April 2026, include:
- Standard attended cremation: £1,159
- Reduced early attended cremation: £825
- Unattended direct cremation: £540
- Attended direct cremation: £620
These are crematorium charges, rather than complete funeral prices. Funeral director services and optional extras cost more. Therefore, request an itemised estimate and confirm the current fee before booking.
Memorial gardens and remembrance options
Worthing Crematorium’s Gardens of Remembrance provide landscaped areas for visiting after a funeral. Woodland, lawns and planted gardens offer different settings for remembering someone.
Scattering ashes
The crematorium offers scattering, also described as strewing, within the Spring, Summer or Autumn Glade.
Families can arrange for staff to scatter ashes without attendance or book a witnessed appointment. Discuss the chosen area and arrangements with the team beforehand.
Alternatively, speak to your funeral director about collecting ashes for a resting place elsewhere.
Memorial gardens and ashes plots
The site offers several styles of memorial garden, including the Remembrance Garden, rockery gardens, ribbon gardens and private gardens.
The newer Remembrance Garden opened in June 2025 on the former Muntham Court garden site. It includes options for couples and families.
Other garden areas accommodate different numbers of cremated remains and offer a choice of stone memorials. Before deciding, book a visit to discuss availability, lease terms, charges and maintenance arrangements.
Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance provides a permanent written memorial within the Remembrance Room.
Families can choose an inscription and, where appropriate, an illustration or emblem. A digital version within the room also allows visitors to find entries when the relevant physical page is not on display.
The official website provides access to an online Book of Remembrance too.
Other memorial choices
Further options include:
- Wall of Remembrance plaques
- Leather memorial panels
- Oak post plaques
- Open book memorials
- Memorial jewellery and artwork
The crematorium team can explain the choices and help you compare arrangements before making a decision.
The Forget Me Not Garden
The Forget Me Not Garden offers a dedicated place to remember children who have died. Memorial plaques, planting and seating create a space for families to reflect.
The garden occupies an elevated part of the grounds. Therefore, visitors who need an easier route should ask staff for access advice beforehand.
Flowers and visiting tributes
The memorial garden rules permit cut flowers and small pot plants. However, visitors should not attach items to trees or shrubs or add unauthorised ornaments, artificial flowers or planting.
Separate rules apply to anniversary cards and seasonal tributes. Check with the office if you would like to leave something for a special occasion.
Contact details
Name: Worthing Crematorium
Operator: Worthing Borough Council
Address: Horsham Road, Findon, West Sussex, BN14 0RG
Telephone: 01903 872678
Email: crematorium@worthing.gov.uk
Reception and enquiries office: Monday to Friday, 9am–4.30pm, excluding bank holidays. Reception visits require an appointment.
Remembrance Room, flower preparation room and accessible toilets:
- Weekdays: 9am–5pm
- Weekends and bank holidays: 10am–4pm
Gardens of Remembrance: Accessible throughout the year.
Official website: access the website here
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find upcoming funerals at Worthing Crematorium?
The official website links to an online service diary through Adur and Worthing’s EverAfter service. This lets visitors search for upcoming services. Check the location carefully, as the council’s diary also covers other facilities.
If you cannot find the funeral you are attending, contact the funeral director or crematorium office to confirm the time and chapel.
To view the funeral service diary, access the website here:
What time does Worthing Crematorium open?
Reception and the enquiries office open from 9am to 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays, with reception visits by appointment. The Remembrance Room opens from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and from 10am to 4pm at weekends and on bank holidays. The Gardens of Remembrance remain accessible throughout the year.
How many people can attend a funeral at Worthing Crematorium?
Kingswood Chapel seats 160 mourners and has standing space for a further 60. Muntham Chapel seats 74, with standing space for another 40. Discuss larger gatherings with your funeral director so that the crematorium can plan accordingly.
Is there free parking and are toilets available?
Yes. Worthing Crematorium provides free parking, including designated disabled spaces. Both chapel complexes have toilet facilities, and the site also offers accessible toilets and baby-changing provision.
Can I watch a Worthing Crematorium funeral online?
Yes, if the family has arranged a webcast. Ask the funeral organiser or funeral director for the viewing details. The online funeral diary and the webcast are separate services, so finding a funeral in the diary does not automatically provide access to a broadcast.