Reading Crematorium

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Description

Reading Crematorium was established in 1932, with the first cremation taking place on 13th August 1932. Henley Road Cemetery was opened in 1923. Built by the County Borough of Reading,

Number of Chapels:

(South Chapel & West Chapel)

Chapel Service Duration Time:

30 minutes for both Chapels

Address

All Hallows Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 5LP

Tel: 0118 937 2200

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