Funeral services and funeral plans at Mercia Forest Crematorium
We support local families with respectful Wolverhampton funerals and clear funeral plans at the Mercia Forest Crematorium, set in 10 acres of woodland grounds.
Our compassionate team will help you arrange a funeral plan to meet your needs and protect your family from rising costs. If you’re arranging a service for a loved one, we’ll guide you through the process and lift some of the weight from your shoulders during a sensitive time.
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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 Mercia Forest funeral directors
We provide dignified funeral services, fulfilled through our relationships with trusted funeral directors in Wolverhampton.
You can arrange a pre-paid funeral plan or service with us from your own home, at your own pace, with our experienced team always available to guide you.
Highest quality of care
Our modern mortuaries, private ambulances and peaceful crematoriums are comfortable environments for loved ones and the bereaved.
Flexible funeral services
Choose from a shorter service or longer ceremony, led by a celebrant or family and friends, to say goodbye in the way that suits you.
Trusted funeral professionals
We provide exceptional support at every stage, with over 30 years of experience and more than 74,000 cremations performed annually.
All essentials included
Our funeral plans cover everything needed for a dignified service, meaning no hidden fees or rising costs to worry about later on.
Affordable choices
We only provide clear, affordable options, offering just what you need and avoiding unnecessary extras during a difficult time.
Personal goodbyes
Personalise a service with meaningful music, video and photo tributes, displayed on chapel screens as a celebration of your loved one’s life.
Mercia Forest Crematorium
Broad Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RJ
Mercia Forest Crematorium provides a calm, welcoming setting for families to honour their loved ones. Located to the northeast of Wolverhampton, we serve families in the surrounding areas including Walsall, Cannock, Bloxwich, Codsall and beyond.
The crematorium fits in with the surrounding nature, including beautiful memorial gardens.
A modern media centre offers almost unlimited music, plus ceremony live streaming and recording options.
Our light, airy chapel features fresh floral displays and wide views of the surrounding woodland.
Get a quote for a funeral at Mercia Forest Crematorium.
Mercia Forest Crematorium
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Pre-paid Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton
From £1,299
Our Wolverhampton 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.
Wolverhampton funeral services offered at Mercia Forest Crematorium
We focus on offering peace of mind during a difficult stage of life. Our all-inclusive funeral plans fix costs in place, eliminating any rises or surprise charges for your family. Alternatively, our team can help you arrange a heartfelt service for a loved one, easing the burden of planning.
Bring the whole family together
Our chapel comfortably seats 112 guests, with additional standing space and external speakers to accommodate larger gatherings.
Music and visual tributes
Celebrate your loved one’s memory with their favourite songs, plus video or photo tributes displayed on screens during the service.
Ample time to pay your respects
Choose a 30-minute service for an intimate goodbye or a 60-minute service allowing more time for tributes and reflection.
Personally or professionally led
Choose a service led by family and friends or by a professional celebrant, with a chapel attendant always on hand for support.
Read our reviews
“When I lost my beautiful daughter Charlotte I was devastated. I felt lost and very lonely. Sarah at Distinct Cremations was kind and she really cared ‒ nothing was too much trouble and she and her staff were wonderful. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone who cares about their loved one.”
J W via Trustpilot
Wolverhampton direct cremation
If a traditional funeral service doesn’t suit your needs or wishes, a direct cremation offers a simpler, more affordable option.
- A direct cremation takes place without mourners, but our team provides the same level of care and respect for your loved one.
- Everything necessary, from the coffin to transport and the cremation itself, is included in the service.
- Before the cremation, we will place the coffin in the chapel, accompanied by a piece of music of your choice.
- The ashes can be promptly returned to the family or scattered in our peaceful grounds.
A direct cremation in Wolverhampton offers the freedom to hold a later memorial service in a location that holds greater meaning to you.
Gardens at Mercia Forest Crematorium
