East Riding Crematorium

East Riding Crematorium East Riding Crematorium, otherwise known as Octon Crematorium, opened in May 1997 by Tony Warburton. We are more than a place of farewell.

We are a sanctuary of stillness,
where love is remembered and lives are honoured with grace.

A circle, a heart, a plaque, a tree, perhaps a bird bath or a sundial... Whatever your wishes are for a memorial garden,...
29/05/2026

A circle, a heart, a plaque, a tree, perhaps a bird bath or a sundial... Whatever your wishes are for a memorial garden, every detail holds its own special meaning and helps create a lasting tribute to a loved one 🤍

And when the sun shines down across the grounds, those spaces can feel even more peaceful and comforting, as they continue to hold special memories☀️

For more information about our memorial gardens and the personalised options available, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help 🌺

29/05/2026

Memorial Appointment

Katy, our memorial consultant, has a memorial Appointment today available at 12pm. If you would like to have a guided tour if the gardens or discuss memorial options please don't hesitate to contact Katy on 01377 267604.

27/05/2026

Step into the memorial grounds,
And the world begins to quiet 🌿

The gentle breeze, the singing birds,
The softness of the flowers in bloom.

For a little while,
Nothing else seems to exist,
Except peace, reflection,
And the feeling of being close to those we love

Everyone is welcome to visit the crematorium and experience the moments of calm that it creates.

A beautiful example of our memorial plaques out in the sunshine 🌻 They've been thoughtfully designed to complement both ...
26/05/2026

A beautiful example of our memorial plaques out in the sunshine 🌻 They've been thoughtfully designed to complement both new and existing memorial gardens.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like to enquire or add one to a memorial garden 🤍

22/05/2026

The band had the honour of playing at the funeral of one of their own yesterday. George Artley. A very fitting flower arrangement for the man who loved his music.

Supporting children through grief can sometimes feel difficult, especially when they don’t always have the words to expl...
21/05/2026

Supporting children through grief can sometimes feel difficult, especially when they don’t always have the words to explain how they’re feeling 🤍

That’s why we have our Letters to Heaven Children’s Activity Book - a gentle resource designed to help little ones process emotions, remember someone special and feel supported through bereavement.

Filled with thoughtful activities, writing prompts, drawing spaces, poems and memory ideas, the book encourages conversation, reflection and emotional support in a way that feels comforting and accessible for children.

The resource is available to support teachers, parents and families, with downloadable pages that can be used within schools or at home to help children explore and express their feelings around grief in a gentle and supportive way 🤍

(You're welcome to download and print the pages as needed 🌼)

20/05/2026

Today is World Bee Day 🐝🌼

Bees play a vital role in supporting flowers, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems through pollination - helping nature around us to thrive.

Across our crematorium grounds, we are fortunate to see many bees enjoying our green spaces throughout the seasons 🌿

A small reminder today of the importance of protecting nature and the wildlife that surrounds us 💛

(This bee was given a helping hand in refuelling 🫶)

“Grief is simply love with no place to go.” 💚It’s a quote many people connect with, especially after losing someone impo...
17/05/2026

“Grief is simply love with no place to go.” 💚

It’s a quote many people connect with, especially after losing someone important to them. For some, grief feels like sadness. For others, it feels like love, longing, anger, gratitude, or simply missing someone every single day.

Whatever grief looks like for you, please remember that you do not have to carry it alone 💚

Keep your loved one close with a beautiful piece of memorial jewellery 🤍Thoughtfully designed to honour precious memorie...
14/05/2026

Keep your loved one close with a beautiful piece of memorial jewellery 🤍

Thoughtfully designed to honour precious memories, memorial jewellery offers a meaningful way to carry someone special with you every day. With a variety of styles, materials, colours, and personalisation options available, each piece can be made completely unique.

Memorial jewellery options include:

💫 Ashes set into resin
💫 Hair set into resin
💫 Clothing fibres set into resin
💫 Laser etching of handwriting
💫 Personalised engraving
💫 Self-fill options

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please get in touch - we’re always here to help.

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Octon Cross Road
Driffield
YO253BL

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