Cremations

Markeaton Crematorium

Markeaton Crematorioum is located at Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 4NH.

There are two chapels available for services:

• The Main Chapel seats 98 and has some standing room.
• The Round Chapel seats 40 and has limited standing room.

There is a separate waiting room for each chapel 

Refreshments are available in the Main Chapel waiting room.

Service times

Service times at the crematorium are available between 8am and 3.30pm.

Services are scheduled every hour. This allows 45 minutes service time, and 15 minutes for chapel preparation, entry to and exit from the chapel.

Witness charge of the coffin is available following the service until 12 noon daily.

The Wesley Music System is available in both chapels. Both chapels have a screen for a free of charge holding photograph. Visual tributes and live webcasting are available in both chapels, these services do incur a charge.

Toilet facilities

There are toilet facilities available in each waiting room. Disabled toilet facilities are available off the Main Chapel waiting room and also within the Bereavement Office.

Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets of the Main Chapel and Bereavement Office.

Car parking

The visitor's car park is accessible off Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH and is well sign posted.

There is a small car park next to the main building for use by less mobile and disabled visitors and following family cars.

Disabled access

We have a ramp for wheelchair access into and out of the chapels and the office. If assistance is required, please approach the chapel attendant. A wheelchair is available for use on request.

Only assistance dogs such as guide dogs are allowed into the grounds and chapels of the crematorium.

Crematorium grounds

The grounds of the crematorium are open seven days a week, access is through the main visitor’s car park.