Cremations

Mortonhall Crematorium is situated on the south side of Edinburgh in a mature woodland setting. The crematorium has a modern design created by the architect Sir Basil Spence and opened in February 1967.

Memorials at Mortonhall Crematorium

Facilities

Facilities at Mortonhall Crematorium include:

• Mortonhall chapel (seating for 250)
• Pentland chapel (seating for 50)
• Religious symbols representing Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, San, Sikhism and Tao. All symbols can be covered for non-religious services
• An organ, ipod docking station and CD and tape playing equipment in both chapels
• Outside speakers for Main Chapel, in the event of a large gathering, where there is insufficient room within the chapel for all mourners
• Disabled Parking and removable pew for wheelchairs in both chapels, wheelchair also available 
• Deaf-aid loop system in both chapels
• Waiting room with washrooms
• Disabled toilet (situated within cemetery washroom)

Directions to Mortonhall

How to get to Mortonhall
You can also reach us by Lothian Buses No.s 7, 37 & 47 and First Bus service 62.

Office opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 9am - 4.45pm, Friday: 9am - 3.30pm, Saturday: 9am - 11.45am, Sunday: closed.

Opening times of grounds

Every day: 8am - 6pm