Funeral services and funeral plans at West Suffolk Crematorium
"We’re here to support local families in Bury St Edmunds with funeral services and funeral plans at West Suffolk Crematorium.
Whether you're arranging a service for a loved one who’s passed or thinking ahead with your own pre-paid funeral plan, our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way.
You can get an instant quote based on your needs below. We’re here for what really matters. "
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With over 30 years' expertise
Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Outstanding services in collaboration with Bury St Edmunds funeral directors
We work closely with trusted funeral directors in Bury St Edmunds to make sure you receive personal support from start to finish. Together, we create respectful services built around your needs.
You can arrange our pre-paid funeral plans and services from the comfort of your home, with our experienced funeral arrangers ready to help at any time.
Highest quality of care
We make sure our modern mortuary facilities, private ambulances and crematoriums are well looked after.
Flexible funeral services
Choose from a 30-minute or 60-minute service, led by family and friends or professionals, to suit your wishes.
Trusted funeral professionals
With over 30 years’ experience and more than 74,000 annual cremations, we’re proud to provide exceptional care.
All essentials included
You can trust that our services include everything needed for a respectful, dignified farewell, with no hidden extras.
Affordable choices
We keep things simple and affordable where possible. You’ll only pay for what you need, with no unnecessary costs.
Personal goodbyes
Celebrate your loved one's life with meaningful music, video and photo slideshow tributes that reflect their unique memory.
West Suffolk Crematorium
Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR
West Suffolk Crematorium offers a tranquil, natural space to honour and remember loved ones. Situated in 13 acres of countryside since 1989, it provides compassionate services for families in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas including Thurston, Great Barton and Kentford.
Choose from a large traditional chapel or a more intimate modern chapel, both furnished in oak.
A digital music system offers a vast choice of music, or choose an organist for hymns.
On-site function rooms, a café and several car parks cater to guests before and after services.
Get a quote for a funeral at West Suffolk Crematorium.
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Pre-paid Bury St Edmunds funeral plans
From £1,899
or £19.79* per month
Protect against rising funeral prices and take the stress of choosing and paying for a funeral away from your family with a Bury St Edmunds funeral plan. All our plans are also guaranteed anywhere else you move to in mainland UK.
* Price is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes admin fees.
View funeral plansArrange a funeral in Bury St Edmunds
From £1,299
Our Bury St Edmunds funerals care for your loved one with dignity and respect. Let us support you at every stage, collecting and caring for your loved one, handling all necessary paperwork and overseeing the funeral on the day itself.
Bury St Edmunds funeral services offered at West Sussex Crematorium
Choose peace of mind with one of our pre-paid funeral plans, which guarantee fixed costs and no unexpected charges for your family in the future. Alternatively, arrange a fitting service for a loved one with the support of our expert team.
Bring the whole family together
Our chapels seat 95 and 60 guests respectively, plus ample standing room. We also offer webcasting for those unable to attend.
Music and visual tributes
Honour your loved one’s spirit with their favourite music and video or photo tributes displayed on screens in your chapel.
Ample time to pay your respects
Our 30-minute service suits smaller gatherings, while a 60-minute service allows more time for tributes and reflection.
Personally or professionally led
Choose an intimate service led by family and friends or a professional celebrant. A chapel attendant will be available either way.
Read our reviews
“The team at Distinct Cremations are a real credit to their industry. They are empathetic, they listen, and the patience and understanding they demonstrate when helping the bereaved is incredibly touching. Knowing that there was someone knowledgeable and willing to provide a guiding hand has been indispensable during my family’s time of grief. Thank you."
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Bury St Edmunds direct cremation
If a traditional funeral isn't right for you, we offer direct cremation as a simpler, more cost-effective alternative.
- This service is unattended, but our team still provides the care and respect your family deserves.
- It covers everything necessary for a respectful goodbye, from the coffin to transport and the cremation itself.
- The coffin rests in the chapel with a piece of music chosen by the family before cremation.
- The ashes can be returned to the family or scattered in our tranquil grounds.
A direct cremation in Bury St Edmunds offers lower costs, plus the flexibility to hold a separate memorial at a location that’s meaningful to you.
Gardens at West Sussex Crematorium
