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Funeral directors in Motherwell

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Motherwell (Tobar na Màthar), North Lanarkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Motherwell, and 62 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Holytown Crematorium, 2.5 miles away. Deaths in Motherwell are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Motherwell

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Motherwell

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
John Clark Funeral Service2.6 miles£3,010£2,045
T & A Fyfe Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,990£2,045
Henry Dorricott Funeral Directors3.3 miles£2,595£1,545
Smiths Funeral Directors4.3 miles£2,595£1,545
Donald McLaren Family Funeral Directors (price list 2021)5.3 miles—£2,965

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Crematoria near Motherwell

Cemeteries in and near Motherwell

Natural & woodland burial near Motherwell

Faith & cultural funerals in Motherwell

Places of worship near Motherwell — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Motherwell: find a church in Motherwell for a funeral service

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Motherwell: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 24 on 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, and funeral directors must follow a statutory code of practice (since March 2025).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Motherwell

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Motherwell?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Motherwell, 22 funeral directors within 5 miles and 62 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Motherwell?
The nearest crematorium to Motherwell is Holytown Crematorium, about 2.5 miles from the town centre. South Lanarkshire Crematorium (4.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Motherwell?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. North Lanarkshire Council runs the local registration service. Book an appointment first — you’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which the doctor sends to the registrar.
How much does a funeral cost in Motherwell?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Motherwell is £2,595 (funeral director’s charges only) at Henry Dorricott Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,195 at Holytown Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in North Lanarkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Motherwell?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Motherwell offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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