Funeral services and funeral plans at West Berkshire Crematorium
We are here for the people of Thatcham and the surrounding areas, providing dignified Thatcham funerals and prepaid funeral plans at the West Berkshire Crematorium.
Our supportive team can help you prepare for the future with a plan that sets out your wishes, or assist you in arranging a meaningful funeral in Thatcham for someone you have lost.
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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 Thatcham funeral directors
We are proud to work alongside a trusted team of funeral directors in Thatcham. Arrangements for funerals in Thatcham can be made from your own home.
You can speak to us about a pre-paid funeral plan at any time, with our specialists on hand to guide you through each step of the process.
Highest quality of care
We believe in the highest standards. From our private ambulances to our peaceful crematoriums, every detail is considered.
Flexible funeral services
Choose the service that feels right, with options for a shorter or longer ceremony, led by family members or a celebrant.
Trusted funeral professionals
With over 30 years’ experience and more than 74,000 cremations performed each year, you can be certain to receive exceptional care.
All essentials included
Our funeral plans in Thatcham cover all the essentials for a respectful farewell, ensuring there are no hidden costs or unexpected extras.
Affordable choices
We focus on providing a simple, affordable service. By avoiding unnecessary expenses, we offer what you truly need at a difficult time.
Personal goodbyes
Make the service a true reflection of yourself or the person you love, with special music choices and visual tributes.
West Berkshire Crematorium
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LD
Set within ten acres of rural countryside, our comfortable and modern chapel at West Berkshire Crematorium offers a quiet, peaceful space for commemorating loved ones. The largest purpose-built crematorium chapel in the county, it has served families across Thatcham and the surrounding areas such as Woolhampton, Newbury and Tadley since opening in 2006.
The chapel is nestled in rural surroundings, landscaped with over 250 trees.
A light, comfortable chapel furnished in Beech blends in with the surrounding countryside.
Musical tributes can be played through a modern music system or on a traditional organ.
Get a quote for a Thatcham funeral service at West Berkshire Crematorium.
West Berkshire Crematorium
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Pre-paid Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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 Thatcham
From £1,299
Our Thatcham 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.
Thatcham funeral services offered at West Berkshire Crematorium
Our services are designed with your peace of mind as the priority. Our Thatcham funeral plans secure all costs, giving you control over your wishes and protecting your family from future price rises. For those with an immediate need, our specialists are here to guide you and ease the pressure of arranging a suitable service.
Bring the whole family together
Our light, modern chapel can comfortably seat 100 guests, finished throughout with natural wood and stone.
Music and visual tributes
Make the farewell personal with your choice of music, photographs and video tributes played within the chapel.
Ample time to pay your respects
We offer a 30-minute service, which is well-suited for a smaller farewell, or a 60-minute service that allows more time for tributes.
Personally or professionally led
You can choose to lead the service yourselves or have a professional celebrant guide the ceremony. A chapel attendant will be present for support.
Read our reviews
“We were helped throughout the whole process with dignity and respect, and nothing was too much trouble. We were well informed throughout and not pressured at any stage, and Mom's wishes were carefully followed. Highly recommended.”
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Thatcham direct cremation
If a traditional funeral doesn't feel right for you or your loved one, a direct cremation in Thatcham offers a simple, more affordable alternative.
- The cremation itself is unattended, but our team at West Berkshire Crematorium provides the same high standard of respectful care.
- All the essentials are included in the price, such as the coffin, transportation for your loved one and all the crematorium fees.
- Before the cremation, your loved one will be placed in the chapel with a piece of music chosen by you playing in the background.
- The ashes can be returned directly to you, or we can scatter them for you in the crematorium’s gardens on your behalf.
A direct cremation in Thatcham also gives you the freedom to arrange a separate memorial or celebration of life at a time and place that feels right for you and your family.
Gardens at West Berkshire Crematorium
