Charnock Richard Crematorium
Chorley · Lancashire
Private operator
This crematorium
Charnock Richard Crematorium
Chorley, Lancashire · opened 2007
Private operator
Quick answer
Charnock Richard Crematorium is a privately operated crematorium in Chorley, Lancashire, operated by Dignity Crematoria Ltd, opened 2007. The standard attended cremation fee is £1,440; unattended cremation £575.
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Dignity Crematoria Ltd
- Ownership
- Private
- Address
- Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5JP
- Phone
- 01257 230976
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Dignity Crematoria Ltd. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard attended cremationOperator price list effective from 2nd January 2026. Highest regular weekday attended cremation fee found in the operator table. | £1,440 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Early-morning slotOperator price list effective from 2nd January 2026. Reduced-fee attended slot found in the operator table. | £850 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationOperator price list effective from 2nd January 2026. Unattended direct cremation fee. | £575 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Weekend serviceOperator price list effective from 2nd January 2026. Weekend service fee published by the operator. | £2,150 | 26 May 2026 | link |
Operators set their own cremation fees and adjust them annually. Verify the latest fee directly with the operator before deciding.
Cremation fees nearby — within 20 miles of Charnock Richard Crematorium
Charnock Richard Crematorium and other crematoria within 20 miles, sorted by distance. Every fee links to the captured source page and carries a capture date. Crematoria that haven't published a fee type show “—”.
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Cremation fees change annually — operators set them independently of any funeral director. Confirm directly with the operator before deciding.
Service options
Attended serviceAvailable
Unattended / direct cremationAvailable
Early-morning reduced-fee slotAvailable
Weekend serviceAvailable
Webcast / livestreamNot stated
Visual tributeNot stated
- Service length
- Not yet captured
- Chapel capacity
- Not yet captured
Facilities & access
ParkingNot stated
Disabled accessNot stated
ToiletsNot stated
Waiting roomNot stated
Gardens of remembranceNot stated
Funeral director costs near Charnock Richard Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 29 funeral directors within 6 miles of Wigan.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £869–£2,226
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,250
See the full Wigan funeral director price comparison →
How we keep this trustworthy
Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 29 captured price lists from 41 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles of Wigan.
Accountability
We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.
Primary sources
Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.
Publisher credentials
Funeral Cost Index is published by Peter Langdon FCA through Indexeli Intelligence Limited. Peter is listed in ICAEW’s Find a Chartered Accountant directory, and the project applies an accountancy-led approach to public-interest price transparency, source evidence, correction handling, and clear separation between captured prices and estimates.
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Cremation fee vs funeral director fee
A funeral involving a cremation at Charnock Richard Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Dignity Crematoria Ltd for the cremation itself — this is a third-party disbursement, set by the operator, the same for any funeral director using the site. The second is the funeral director's charge for their professional services, the coffin, the hearse and care of the deceased. The Funeral Cost Index area figures cover the funeral director's charges only, drawn from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charnock Richard Crematorium?
Charnock Richard Crematorium is in Chorley, Lancashire, England, postcode PR7 5JP. It is operated by Dignity Crematoria Ltd.
What is the cremation fee at Charnock Richard Crematorium?
The standard attended cremation fee at Charnock Richard Crematorium is £1,440 (captured 26 May 2026 from the operator’s published list). Early-morning slots run £850. Unattended cremation £575.
How much is a funeral near Charnock Richard Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Wigan area is £2,250; the median direct cremation runs £1,240. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Charnock Richard Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Charnock Richard Crematorium?
Charnock Richard Crematorium is run by Dignity Crematoria Ltd. As a privately operated crematorium, its cremation fee is set by the operator. The fee is separate from the funeral director's charge for their services.
Funeral director prices sourced from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List. Cremation fees are source-linked where shown, with capture dates and notes. Always confirm directly with the funeral director and the crematorium operator before deciding.