Huntingdon Crematorium

You can book funeral or cremation services at Huntingdon Crematorium up to 12 months in advance, giving your family peace of mind and certainty. In urgent situations, our experienced team can usually secure available slots within 48 to 72 hours, provided all statutory paperwork is complete and a medical referee is available. We appreciate that every family’s needs and timeline vary, so we work closely with you to accommodate your schedule while ensuring a dignified and respectful service for your loved one during this difficult time.

Each service booking at Huntingdon Crematorium includes a 60-minute slot. Typically, this covers 45 minutes for the ceremony itself and 15 minutes to allow guests to arrive, settle, and leave without feeling rushed. We understand some families wish to hold longer, more personal services. For these occasions, our team can arrange extended service times by booking additional slots, offering flexibility for live music, multiple speakers, or special tributes to create a more meaningful and memorable farewell.

Yes, Huntingdon Crematorium offers a comprehensive livestreaming service for all funeral ceremonies. This means family members and friends unable to attend in person—due to distance, health, or travel restrictions—can still join the service remotely. The chapel uses a high-definition media system to provide clear, real-time video and audio of the ceremony. Additionally, a secure recording is stored online for 28 days, allowing loved ones to watch the service at their convenience. This ensures all family and friends can feel included during these important moments.

The chapel at Huntingdon Crematorium comfortably seats up to 170 guests on the ground floor, with an additional 30 seats available on the mezzanine level. Both areas offer wheelchair access to ensure everyone can attend with ease. Whether your gathering is intimate or large, the airy and open layout allows mourners to come together with dignity and comfort. This spacious design supports families wishing to invite extended friends, colleagues, or community members to pay their respects, ensuring the solemnity of the occasion is upheld.

Absolutely. Huntingdon Crematorium is fully accessible for guests with mobility challenges or disabilities. The facility features step-free access throughout both the ground and mezzanine floors, ensuring easy movement between spaces. There are designated disabled parking bays close to the chapel entrance, as well as accessible toilet facilities throughout the grounds. The chapel is also equipped with an induction loop system to assist guests with hearing impairments. Our aim is to make every service comfortable and inclusive, welcoming and supporting all visitors regardless of their physical needs.

Yes, Huntingdon Crematorium provides ample parking facilities to accommodate families and guests attending large funerals. There are over 100 marked parking bays located near the chapel entrance. For particularly large services attracting more than 150 attendees, a nearby overflow field is opened to provide extra space. During busy times, marshals are on hand to guide vehicles, maintain order, and ensure traffic flows smoothly and respectfully. Our goal is to minimise logistical concerns so families and guests can focus on honouring their loved one.

Children are warmly welcomed at Huntingdon Crematorium, as we understand funerals often bring families of all ages together. The chapel allows prams and pushchairs to enter freely via flat, step-free thresholds, making access straightforward for parents or carers. Additionally, a waiting room with a children’s corner is available nearby, offering a quiet space where little ones can take a break if needed during the service. Our team is sensitive to the needs of families with young children and will do everything possible to ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.

Yes, Huntingdon Crematorium encourages families to create highly personalised and meaningful funeral services. You can select music that was special to your loved one, arrange photo slideshows celebrating their life, and choose readings or poems that reflect their personality and values. For unique touches, you might request a horse-drawn hearse or incorporate sports club colours or themed décor that hold special significance for your family. Our team works closely with you and the chapel staff to support your wishes and help design a ceremony that truly honours your loved one’s legacy.

The chapel at Huntingdon Crematorium is non-denominational and welcomes all faiths, beliefs, and customs. Whether you are planning a Church of England, Catholic, Hindu, Sikh, Humanist, secular, or other ceremony, the space can be adapted to suit your needs. Movable lecterns, flexible seating arrangements, and adaptable décor help create an environment tailored to your chosen traditions. Our experienced team respects the diversity of beliefs and will support you in organising a service that reflects your loved one’s spiritual or personal values.

While respectful attire is traditionally expected at funerals, Huntingdon Crematorium welcomes families who wish to celebrate a loved one’s life with brighter clothing or themed outfits, including sports team colours or cultural dress. We simply ask that you inform our team in advance if you would like to wear something out of the ordinary so we can notify chapel staff and ensure everything runs smoothly. Our priority is to create a supportive environment where families can express grief and celebrate in a way that feels right for them.

Families may choose to have loose flower stems placed on the coffin during the service. Larger floral arrangements can be displayed along the aisles or placed on trestles outside before being moved to the Garden of Remembrance after the ceremony. Multimedia tributes, including photo slideshows and favourite music tracks, can be arranged to play during the service or as guests arrive, creating a warm and personal atmosphere. Our team will guide you through all available options to honour your loved one beautifully and respectfully.

Usually, ashes are ready for collection within 48 hours following the cremation. Families can choose to collect the ashes in person from the crematorium, request hand delivery to their home, or arrange for the ashes to be held at the facility until a later interment or scattering ceremony. We understand that families may need time to decide on next steps, so we offer flexibility and support throughout this process, ensuring the handling of ashes is carried out with the utmost care and dignity.

At Huntingdon Crematorium, families can select from a variety of memorial options to commemorate their loved ones. These include biodegradable scatter tubes for eco-friendly ash scattering, planting memorial trees in the crematorium grounds, and choosing plaques or inscriptions on memorial walls or niche spaces. Our team is happy to discuss your preferences and guide you through available choices that provide meaningful and lasting tributes, helping you celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that fits your family’s wishes and values.

Huntingdon Crematorium is located on Sapley Road (A141), Kings Ripton, Cambridgeshire, with postcode PE28 2NX. It is approximately 10 minutes from St Ives, 20 minutes from Kimbolton, and 30 minutes from Cambridge via the A14. Public transport is available via Stagecoach route 904, which stops on Stukeley Road, about an eight-minute flat walk from the crematorium entrance. Ample parking is available on site, making it easy for family and friends to attend services with convenience and dignity.

Our compassionate team at Regency Funeral Directors is available 24 hours a day to assist you. You can call us anytime on 01480 759 408 for support with arranging a funeral, asking questions about Huntingdon Crematorium, or seeking guidance on any part of the process. We are here to provide clear information, attentive care, and personal assistance to help you through this difficult time with warmth and professionalism.