Crematorium · City of Edinburgh

Seafield Crematorium

Seafield Crematorium is a crematorium in City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh. It is the closest option for Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Loanhead. The nearest other crematorium is Warriston Crematorium, 1.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	City of Edinburgh, EH6 7LF
Phone	0131 554 3496
Website	edinburghcrematorium.com
Council area	City of Edinburgh
County / area	City of Edinburgh

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,002 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£446
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Edinburgh Crematorium Ltd (also runs Warriston; same prices). Full Price List 2026 (charges page says from 1 April 2026). Adult cremation fee £1,002 incl. environmental surcharge; Saturday £1,139; no service cremation £446. Services at hourly intervals, service should last no more than 40 minutes. Additional period £47. Webcast with 28-day playback £77 extra; organist £53.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Seafield 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 Seafield 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 on 0131 554 3496.

How much does a cremation at Seafield Crematorium cost?

Seafield Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,002 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £446. 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.