Peterborough Crematorium

The booking diary at Peterborough Crematorium opens 12 months in advance, giving families ample choice of dates for their services. For urgent arrangements, Regency Funeral Directors usually secure a slot within 48 to 72 hours once all statutory paperwork and medical referee approvals are complete. This range of options helps families plan ahead with peace of mind or organise compassionate, timely farewells when needed, ensuring respectful and smooth proceedings at this large, well-equipped crematorium.

Peterborough Crematorium typically offers a 60-minute booking slot: 45 minutes for the funeral service and 15 minutes for arrival and departure. For simpler farewells, shorter 30-minute early morning services are also available. This flexible booking schedule allows families to choose the service length that best fits their needs, whether for an intimate goodbye or a larger celebration of life, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably without feeling rushed.

Yes. Peterborough Crematorium is equipped with the Obitus media system, which streams funeral services live in high definition. Family and friends who cannot attend receive a secure URL and password 24 hours before the service to watch remotely. The recording remains online for 28 days so it can be revisited anytime. Downloadable MP4 copies are also available on request, providing lasting access to the ceremony for loved ones near and far.

Absolutely. The chapel’s neutral décor and flexible layout welcome multi-faith, single-faith, and Humanist ceremonies alike. Movable religious symbols, a lectern, and candles are available to accommodate various traditions and rituals. Our team works closely with families and officiants to ensure every service is respectful and personalised, reflecting the beliefs and wishes of the deceased and their loved ones.

Children are warmly welcomed at Peterborough Crematorium. Pushchairs can easily access the chapel through flat thresholds. There is a Book of Remembrance room where families can take quiet breaks if young children need time away from the service. Colouring packs and memory box activities are provided to help children engage gently with the ceremony, making it easier for families to attend together during difficult times.

Peterborough Crematorium has two woodland car parks with over 200 marked bays to accommodate vehicles. For very large funerals with high attendance, both car parks open simultaneously. Marshals are deployed to manage traffic flow and assist guests, ensuring a dignified, calm arrival experience. Coach drop-off points near the chapel entrance facilitate easy access for group arrivals, helping to minimise stress on service days.

Yes. Families often choose to scatter ashes in private gardens, woodland burial sites, or family graves after a cremation at Peterborough. Certified scatter tubes and biodegradable urns are available to support eco-friendly choices. The Regency team can also help arrange separate committal or scattering ceremonies at locations that hold personal significance, ensuring the tribute reflects your family’s wishes and values.

Yes, Peterborough Crematorium is set within 26 acres of ancient woodland that is a protected habitat. Families are encouraged to use biodegradable tributes to protect the environment. Balloon releases, non-biodegradable confetti, and similar items are not permitted to maintain the natural beauty and health of the grounds and wildlife.

The crematorium offers various memorial options including bronze plaques, memorial benches, wildflower scatter areas, and tree dedication plaques. A dedicated Memorial Advisor is available to help families choose the most fitting tribute and guide them through the application process, ensuring your loved one’s memory is honoured in a meaningful and lasting way.

Regency Funeral Directors continue to provide compassionate support after the funeral, assisting with paperwork, probate guidance, and memorial choices. They also connect families with grief support resources. Monthly coffee mornings near the funeral home offer a welcoming space for families to share memories and gain comfort amongst others who have experienced loss, extending care well beyond the service day.

Our caring team at Regency Funeral Directors is available 24/7 to assist with arrangements at Peterborough Crematorium. Call us anytime on 01480 759 408 for personalised advice, information about the chapel and grounds, or help in planning a service that honours your loved one’s life and legacy. We are here to offer warmth, professionalism, and comfort throughout this difficult time.