As at November 2018, there were 297 crematoria in the country, of which 195 were owned and managed by local authorities and 102 were owned privately.

Are there private crematoriums?

Most of the crematoria built since 1985, some 85% of which have been funded by the private sector, are set in rural or semi-rural tranquil locations, partly for reasons of long term viability.

Who owns crematoriums in the UK?

Westerleigh Group is the leading developer and operator of crematoria and cemeteries in the UK caring for over 40,000 funerals a year.