Eastbourne Crematorium
The crematorium opened in 1960 and the Cemeteries in 1857 and we hold records for both. Our team abides by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Guiding Principles for Cremation and the Charter for the Bereaved.
Opening hours
Christmas opening times
DAY | Book of Remembrance | Reception |
|---|---|---|
Monday 23 Dec | Open: 9am - 4pm | Open: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm |
Christmas Eve | Open: 10am - 2pm | Open: 10am - 2pm |
Christmas Day | Open: 10am - 12noon | CLOSED |
Boxing Day | Open: 10am - 1pm | CLOSED |
Friday 27 Dec | Open: 10am - 3pm | Open: 10am - 3pm |
Monday 30 Dec | Open: 9am - 4pm | Open: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm |
New Years Eve | Open: 10am - 2pm | Open: 10am -2pm |
New Years Day | Open: 10am - 1pm | CLOSED |
Thursday 2 Jan | Open: 9am - 4pm | Open: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm |
Friday 3 Jan | Open: 9am - 4pm | Open: 9am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm |
Please note that services in the Chapels will continue to take place over the Christmas period, should you wish to visit the Main Chapel to sit, reflect and place a plant in remembrance, please check with a member of staff for a suitable time to visit.
Bereavement Services Office
- Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: closed until further notice
- Alternatively you can phone us from Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm on 01323 761093 or contact us online (select the Cemeteries or Crematorium option)
Crematorium Main Chapel
We can now accommodate 80 people seated plus standing and an additional area for standing in the foyer and outside. Speakers are available outside to make sure the service can be heard.
- Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9am to 1pm
Family Chapel
The family chapel underwent a refurbishment in 2022 and this has vastly improved the space, creating a light and open space to celebrate life. The family chapel can now accommodate 35 people seated and 40 with some standing.
- Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9am to 1pm
Book of remembrance
- Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9am to 1pm
Crematorium Gardens
- Summer (BST): 8am to 8pm
- Winter (GMT) 8am to 5:30pm
Please note the gates to the Crematorium grounds are locked at the above times. Please make sure you leave before the closing times.
Location
Eastbourne Crematorium, Hide Hollow, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
Contact us
If you would like information about Eastbourne Crematorium's memorials, you can now download our memorial pack, plus all fees and charges.
Otherwise, you can email us using our bereavement services online contact form (select the Cemeteries or Crematorium option) or telephone us on 01323 761093.
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