Crematorium
Crematorium
Blyth crematorium information.
Blyth Crematorium
Contact details
Cowpen Road
Blyth
NE24 5SZ
Telephone: 01670 620 405
Email: blyth.crematorium@northumberland.gov.uk
Office opening hours
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | 2pm to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 12midday | 2pm to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12midday | 2pm to 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am to 12midday | 2pm to 4pm |
| Friday | Closed | Closed |
Facilities
- toilets
- disabled access
- wheelchair facilities
- book of remembrance room
- garden of remembrance
- burial chapel
- crematorium chapel
Service duration
Approximately 20 minutes.
If you would like a longer service, additional time can be arranged for a small charge this can be discussed on request.
Service days and times
Monday to Friday between 9:15am and 3:15pm.
Saturday morning services are available on request. Contact the crematorium directly.
Direct cremations are available each day at 8:45am or during the day if capacity is available.
Services should be booked at least 3 working days in advance.
Church or chapel services
You can choose to have the full service in the crematorium chapel or part of the service can be held in your own church. A short committal ceremony will then be held at the crematorium.
Alternatively, the full service can be held in your own church with the coffin brought for cremation with no further ceremony. The coffin will still be brought into the chapel and placed on the catafalque (raised platform) before entering the crematory.
When choosing a ceremony option, consult with the officiating minister to ensure the appointment is suitable to all parties.
Cremation costs
View a breakdown in our current bereavement services pricelist.
Paperwork
The hospital or medical practitioner who last attended the deceased will need to be informed of the cremation details.
The crematorium or funeral director will need:
- two cremation certificates statutory form four and statutory form five
- form four is signed by the doctor who last attended the deceased, stating cause of death and any circumstances surrounding it
- form five is completed by another doctor who was not involved in the deceased's treatment
- application for cremation (form one) signed by the next of kin
- notice of cremation form (provided by the funeral director or crematorium)
- registration certificates part B and C
- the coroner's order for cremation or registration certificates part B and C for cremation or burial
All statutory forms must be delivered to the crematorium no later than 3 working days before the funeral, as they need to be signed by an independent medical referee.
Cremated Remains
The crematorium will need written instructions for the service and disposal of cremated remains.
A cremated remains release certificate will be issued before they can release them.
There are many options to choose from regarding the Cremated Remains:
Urn
Cremated Remains can be placed in an urn that has been provided by you, we can also provide this.
Scattering of the Cremated Remains
- you can scatter Cremated Remains in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium
- to scatter the Cremated Remains elsewhere, you must get the landowner's permission
- to scatter the Cremated Remains in the sea, you must get permission from the harbour master
Burial of Cremated Remains
- Cremated Remains can be buried in a cremated remains plot at the crematorium, with a bronze memorial plaque
- each plot is suitable for four cremated remains
- they can also be buried in a family grave plot
Memorials
There are various memorial options available.
Book of remembrance
This has been individually designed and produced by artist-craftsmen. It is kept in the crematorium in the book of remembrance room.
The space is quiet, reflective and open 365 days a year.
The book will be open on the allotted day of the year, to mark the anniversary of death.
Relatives and friends may have a memorial entry recorded on the date of death.
Regimental, civic and other suitable decorations can be added at an extra cost to entries of no less than five lines.
Opening times
April to September 8am to 8pm October to March 8am to 6:30pm
The door will be automatically locked at closing time each day. Anyone still in the room will still be able to leave.
Garden of remembrance
Constructed as a memorial to everyone cremated at Blyth Crematorium.
The many trees, shrubs and flowers are for the benefit of those who find the garden sacred.
People are kindly asked not to place tokens of remembrance of any kind in the gardens as they quickly deteriorate.
If you would like to bring flowers for special occasions, we respectfully suggest they are placed in the book of remembrance room.
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