Crematorium · City of Edinburgh

Mortonhall Crematorium

Mortonhall Crematorium is a crematorium in City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh. It is the closest option for Loanhead, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Dalkeith. The nearest other crematorium is Seafield Crematorium, 4.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	City of Edinburgh, EH16 6UW
Council area	City of Edinburgh
County / area	City of Edinburgh

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£947 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£646
Unattended (direct) cremation	£401
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (City of Edinburgh Council. 1-hour chapel time including 40-min service. Reduced = Simple Service in Pentland Chapel (30 min chapel time/20-min service); early full service 9:00/9:30 £748. Unattended via courtyard £401 (through chapel £586). Webcast £72. Organist £56 extra.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mortonhall Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Mortonhall Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Mortonhall Crematorium cost?

Mortonhall Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £947, with a lower-cost option at £646 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £401. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.