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At Howe Bridge Crematorium, located just 6 miles from Golborne, we expertly deliver direct cremation services for all those in Greater Manchester.

Over 74,000 cremations a year Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland UK
Over 74,000 cremations a year Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland UK

A direct cremation can be arranged by our caring and compassionate team for just £1,350, inclusive of cremation fees, collection of the deceased and hand return of ashes.

Planning for the future? Our pre-paid funeral plan starts at £1,795 to help protect you and your family against rising funeral costs.

We are part of the Westerleigh Group and we have 42 crematoriums across the mainland UK. This includes Howe Bridge Crematorium located just 6 miles from Golborne, which helps to serve those in Newton-le-Willows, Ashton in Makerfield, Garswood, Bryn, Burtonwood, Leigh and all the surrounding areas in and around Greater Manchester.

There's also the option of having the cremation at West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium and Vale Royal Crematorium which are situated 19 miles and 24 miles from Golborne.

Whether you're wanting to arrange a funeral today, planning for the future, or looking for something else, our customer service specialists are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have on 01543 211997.

Distinct Cremations

We’re here for you whether you are looking for our direct cremation services today or planning for tomorrow.

Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.

Arrange a Funeral

From £1,350

Whether your loved one has died or is close to passing, our team is available 24/7 to support and talk you through the next steps; from collection and care of your loved one, completion of all paperwork, to the day of the funeral itself.

 

Funeral Plans

From £1,795 or £20.74** per month

Relax knowing that the arrangements are agreed and paid for. There are no medical questions and acceptance is guaranteed. You can also pay in monthly instalments.

** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees.

5.9 miles from Golborne
Howe Bridge Crematorium Off Lovers Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PZ

Parking (36)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

19.4 miles from Golborne :
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium Pippin St, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SP

Parking (80)
Seating (96)
Standing (30)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

24.2 miles from Golborne :
Vale Royal Crematorium Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP

Parking (85)
Seating (91)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

5.9 miles from Golborne :
Howe Bridge Crematorium Off Lovers Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PZ

Parking (36)
Seating (86)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

19.4 miles from Golborne :
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium Pippin St, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SP

Parking (80)
Seating (96)
Standing (30)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

24.2 miles from Golborne :
Vale Royal Crematorium Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP

Parking (85)
Seating (91)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

Nearby Locations

Our Golborne funeral services are also available to all those in the surrounding areas and across mainland UK. Wherever you are, you can feel reassured that your loved ones will be professionally and compassionately looked after.

Distinct Cremations

Why choose a Direct Cremation with Distinct?

Find Peace of Mind

We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation

Highest Quality

We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities

24/7 Support

Our highly experienced, attentive customer service specialists are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us

Available Nationwide

No matter where you live in mainland Great Britain, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price

Dedication to Direct Cremation

We specialise in direct cremations and straightforward cremations, offering the highest quality for affordable prices

What our customers say about us

We offer the highest level of support, but don't just take our word for it. Below are recent reviews from customers who bought a funeral with us.

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Tracy Rosanna Norris, on Feefo 9 Jun 2026
The service I received from day one was excellent. Maxine showed both empathy & patience, concerning our loss. She explained clearly the necessary steps & paperwork I needed to complete in order for the cremation to take place. It was so effortless & each stage was communicated & explained well. I cannot rate them highly enough, for their professionalism & care during a difficult time for us.
Marion Rose, on Feefo 5 Jun 2026
Helpful and easy to contact and organise Informative and clear about process and cost Straightforward process when loved one passes Dignified collection of loved one from home Good communication of where loved one is held and what day they will be cremated Offering delivery of ashes within 14 days of cremation (but we opted to collect earlier) Comforting having loved one back Freedom to scatter ashes ourselves and celebrate their life at our chosen date and venue Good follow up care
Anonymous, on Feefo 18 May 2026
Direct Cremations were absolutely wonderful. Very very professional and completely sympathetic. Nothing was too much for them. Kerri was a pleasure to deal with and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Paula Dunn, on Feefo 15 May 2026
Distinct cremations was a very respectful company. I had a Lady called Alison taking care of me , Alice went through every step of the cremation details from beginning to end , she was wonderful thank you very much Alice. I even got a call today from Alice today the day after my partners ashes were brought back to me to see how I was. I would recommend Distinct Cremations to anybody. Thank you .
Anonymous, on Feefo 29 Apr 2026
Easy to purchase and excellent follow up
April Louise Wrigley, on Feefo 25 Apr 2026
From start to finish I was shown curtesy, care , compassion and the utmost respect for my relative . I was kept informed every step of the way and I knew my relative was in very good hands . Everything was dealt with in a professional way , from the original booking right to the lovely follow up call afterwards . I have already recommended Distinct Cremations to several people as I was so impressed with the level of service . Thankyou for making the whole process so special and stress free .
Anonymous, on Feefo 24 Apr 2026
We recently used Distinct Cremation when my much loved dear Wife/Mother/Grandmother and Great grandmother passed away , One phone call to them is all that was needed, They then looked after every thing that need's to be done at a very stressful time for the family, They were 100% Professional.
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Excellent service from start to finish. Professional yet genuinely caring. Very helpful, understanding, patient and accommodating. They were always on hand to answer any questions.

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