Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
30B Howdenhall Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TX
Accessibility and essential facilities
View service and multimedia facilities
Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £401 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £586 | Attendance is permitted without a full service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £646 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £748 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Standard attended service | £947 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,121 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,237 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Courtyard direct cremation £401; Chapel direct cremation £586; Simple service £646; Early service £748; Standard service £947; Saturday service £1,121; Sunday service £1,237
What might the complete funeral cost?
Price context
How the fee compares
We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.
Mortonhall Crematorium's standard fee is 14% below the UK database average and close to the Edinburgh average. We did not find a nearby published option that clears our meaningful-saving threshold, so price alone is not an obvious reason to change crematorium.
Before arranging the service
Questions worth confirming
- Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
- Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
- Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Mortonhall Crematorium
Is parking available at Mortonhall Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Mortonhall Crematorium accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop.
Does Mortonhall Crematorium offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Mortonhall Crematorium?
Published service information includes Main Chapel: 310 seated · 50 standing; Pentland Chapel: 60 seated; Full service: 60-minute booking slot · 40 minutes in the chapel. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Mortonhall Crematorium?
The recorded operator is City of Edinburgh Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-01 · Source checked 15 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
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