Find a funeral director in Thornton

Find funeral directors in Thornton

Need a Thornton funeral director? We’re here to support you. We’ve brought together local funeral directors so you can see your options and make the right choice for the person who’s passed away. From independent funeral directors in Thornton itself, to funeral homes in the wider area around Bradford, we’ll help you find and compare costs to find a service that suits. Browse the info below to find the Thornton funeral home you’re looking for.  

Planning a funeral in Thornton

When it comes to arranging a funeral, Thornton offers plenty of choices. There are numerous crematoriums throughout the region, all of which offer religious and non-religious services. We’ve offered some tips below to help you get started, but make sure you also take advantage of the local expertise of your chosen funeral home in Thornton. 

There are lots of churches throughout the region, but if you require a place of worship to suit a different faith, you’ll find synagogues, mosques and temples in nearby Leeds. 

Find a Thornton crematorium

There are at least 7 crematoriums within 15 miles of Thornton. These are owned and run by the various councils in the area and in fact, 3 of these are Bradford council crematoriums. This means you’ll have plenty of choice if you opt for cremation. Your chosen Thornton funeral home should be able to guide you.  

• Scholemoor Crematorium (Bradford Council) 
• Nab Wood Crematorium (Bradford Council) 
• Rawdon Crematorium (Leeds Council) 
• Oakworth Crematorium (Bradford Council) 
• Park Wood Crematorium (Calderdale Council) 
• Huddersfield Crematorium (Kirklees Council) 
• Dewsbury Moor Crematorium (Kirklees Council) 

Find a Thornton cemetery or burial ground

The City of Bradford Council offers a huge amount of choice when it comes to burial options, maintaining 24 cemeteries, many of which still have plots available. These include many traditional or lawned burial plots as well as dedicated areas for Muslim burial at Scholemoor and Bowling cemeteries. 

Local Thornton cemeteries and burial grounds include: 

• Thornton Cemetery (Bradford Council) – has a woodland burial ground 
• North Bierley Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Queensbury Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Clayton Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Wilsden Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Scholemoor Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Nab Wood Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Windhill Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Bingley Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Bowling Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Oxenhope Cemetery (Bradford Council) 
• Rose Hill Burial Ground – has a dedicated natural burial ground 

To find out more about Thornton cemetery in Bradford as well as the other cemeteries and crematoriums in the area, visit the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council website.

We recommend taking some time to look into the different cemeteries and crematoriums listed above before you make your choice. You can find more information through their websites or by reading independent reviews. This will help you to find the best option to meet your needs.