Nene Valley Crematorium

You can reserve a service at Nene Valley Crematorium up to a year ahead, allowing your family plenty of time to plan and select your preferred morning or afternoon slot. If a funeral needs to be arranged quickly, our team usually secures a booking within 48 hours, provided statutory paperwork is complete. Those booking in advance not only benefit from a wider choice of times but can also request overflow parking and extended media coverage to keep the day as relaxed as possible. Our aim is to make the entire process straightforward and reassuring for families.

Most funerals at Nene Valley Crematorium take place within a 40-minute chapel service, encompassed by a 60-minute booking window that includes time for arrival and departure. However, if you wish to hold a longer ceremony—for example, a celebration of life involving live music, multiple speakers, or a eulogy panel—extended 80-minute bookings are available upon request. Our flexible approach means services can be tailored to the unique wishes of your family, allowing for meaningful tributes and memories to be shared in a relaxed and dignified setting.

Yes, the Obitus media system at Nene Valley Crematorium allows for live HD webcasting of the ceremony, ensuring overseas relatives and friends can be part of the occasion. We provide each viewer with a secure URL and password the day before the service, and the platform automatically adjusts to lower bandwidths if internet connections are less reliable. Recordings of the funeral are available online for 28 days and downloadable MP4 copies can be requested. This ensures everyone, regardless of location, can pay their respects and be included in the farewell.

Absolutely. Nene Valley Crematorium offers a non-denominational chapel designed to welcome both religious and secular ceremonies. Movable religious symbols and an organ are available for traditional services, while the space equally suits civil, humanist, and personal celebrations without religious elements. Our funeral directors coordinate with ministers, celebrants and officiants of all backgrounds, making certain that every ceremony authentically reflects the family’s beliefs, values or cultural traditions. This approach ensures every farewell is sincerely tailored and respectful to your wishes.

The chapel is equipped with the Obitus platform, offering thousands of licensed hymns and contemporary tracks as well as full support for custom uploads via USB or email. Two large screens can display photo montages or video tributes, creating a truly personal atmosphere for the ceremony. A portable roving microphone guarantees readings and speeches are clear for both attendees and those joining remotely by webcast. This modern media system allows families to craft a service filled with meaningful sights and sounds that best honour their loved one.

Yes, families are more than welcome to visit Nene Valley Crematorium before the ceremony. The site operates an open-door policy and tours can be organised during working hours to help families familiarise themselves with the chapel, gardens, and facilities. This opportunity lets you see the ceremony space and ask any practical questions, providing peace of mind and helping everyone feel at ease ahead of the funeral day. Visits can be arranged even while other funerals are taking place, or during quieter times, to suit your needs.

Children are very welcome at Nene Valley Crematorium. The venue has flat thresholds throughout, making it easy for families with prams and pushchairs to access the chapel and waiting areas. For little ones, there’s an adjacent waiting lounge where they can take a break if the service becomes overwhelming. To gently involve children in the occasion, we can provide colouring packs or memory box activities. Our team understands how important it is for families of all ages to feel comfortable and supported during such an important time.

Nene Valley Crematorium provides 89 regular parking bays, nine disabled spaces, and facilities for two coaches, ensuring most services have ample space on site. For large funerals, we co-ordinate marshals to open an overflow field and carefully guide traffic to maintain order and dignity. For special corteges involving coaches or unique vehicles, our conductor works closely with the superintendent to manage arrival times, ensuring the driveway remains clear and procession flows smoothly. This practical approach reduces stress and ensures guests can arrive and depart with ease.

Yes, families are free to choose where they would like ashes to be scattered or interred following a cremation at Nene Valley Crematorium. Options include woodland burials, scattering in a family garden, or interment in a family plot. We provide certified scatter tubes and biodegradable urns to support environmentally friendly choices and can arrange a separate committal ceremony at your preferred location if desired. The team offers full guidance on legalities and support for families, helping you mark this final tribute in a way that feels right for you.

Our commitment to supporting families continues well beyond the funeral itself. Regency Funeral Directors assist with the collection of ashes, advice on memorial options, and help with Bereavement Support Payment forms. We also offer access to local grief support groups and regularly host coffee mornings near our funeral home to create a warm, welcoming space for sharing memories and companionship. No matter what you need—practical guidance, emotional support or simply a listening ear—we’re here for you every step of the way.

Our caring team at Regency Funeral Directors is available around the clock to offer support and information. You can call us on 01480 759 408 at any time—day or night—for help with arrangements, further details about Nene Valley Crematorium, or guidance on any aspect of the process. We are committed to providing families with warmth, reassurance, and professional support at every stage of planning and saying goodbye.