Mortonhall Crematorium
Edinburgh · Scotland
Council-run
This crematorium
Mortonhall Crematorium
Edinburgh, Scotland · opened 1967
Council-run
Quick answer
Mortonhall Crematorium is a council-run crematorium in Edinburgh, Scotland, opened 1967. The standard attended cremation fee is £947; unattended cremation £586.
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Not yet captured
- Ownership
- Local authority
- Address
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Phone
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- Website
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Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to the operator. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard attended cremationCo-op Funeralcare local crematoria price list correct as of 07/05/2026. Secondary-source capture for "Mortonhall (Edinburgh)"; PDF states pricing was supplied by listed local crematoria. | £947 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Early-morning slotCo-op Funeralcare local crematoria price list correct as of 07/05/2026. Secondary-source capture for "Mortonhall (Edinburgh)"; PDF states pricing was supplied by listed local crematoria. | £748 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationCo-op Funeralcare local crematoria price list correct as of 07/05/2026. Secondary-source capture for "Mortonhall (Edinburgh)"; PDF states pricing was supplied by listed local crematoria. | £586 | 26 May 2026 | link |
Operators set their own cremation fees and adjust them annually. Verify the latest fee directly with the operator before deciding.
Cremation fees nearby — within 20 miles of Mortonhall Crematorium
Mortonhall Crematorium and other crematoria within 20 miles, sorted by distance. Every fee links to the captured source page and carries a capture date. Crematoria that haven't published a fee type show “—”.
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Cremation fees change annually — operators set them independently of any funeral director. Confirm directly with the operator before deciding.
Service options
Attended serviceAvailable
Unattended / direct cremationAvailable
Early-morning reduced-fee slotAvailable
Weekend serviceNot stated
Webcast / livestreamNot stated
Visual tributeNot stated
- Service length
- Not yet captured
- Chapel capacity
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Facilities & access
ParkingNot stated
Disabled accessNot stated
ToiletsNot stated
Waiting roomNot stated
Gardens of remembranceNot stated
Funeral director costs near Mortonhall Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 23 funeral directors within 8 miles of Edinburgh.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £15–£1,545
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,999
See the full Edinburgh funeral director price comparison →
How we keep this trustworthy
Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 23 captured price lists from 35 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Edinburgh.
Accountability
We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.
Primary sources
Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.
Publisher credentials
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Cremation fee vs funeral director fee
A funeral involving a cremation at Mortonhall Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to the operator for the cremation itself — this is a third-party disbursement, set by the operator, the same for any funeral director using the site. The second is the funeral director's charge for their professional services, the coffin, the hearse and care of the deceased. The Funeral Cost Index area figures cover the funeral director's charges only, drawn from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mortonhall Crematorium?
Mortonhall Crematorium is in Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland. It is operated by the local authority.
What is the cremation fee at Mortonhall Crematorium?
The standard attended cremation fee at Mortonhall Crematorium is £947 (captured 26 May 2026 from the operator’s published list). Early-morning slots run £748. Unattended cremation £586.
How much is a funeral near Mortonhall Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Edinburgh area is £2,999; the median direct cremation runs £1,240. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Mortonhall Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Mortonhall Crematorium?
Mortonhall Crematorium is run by the local authority. As a council-owned crematorium, its cremation fee is set annually by the local authority. The fee is separate from the funeral director's charge for their services.
Funeral director prices sourced from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List. Cremation fees are source-linked where shown, with capture dates and notes. Always confirm directly with the funeral director and the crematorium operator before deciding.