Crematorium · Motherwell

Holytown Crematorium

Holytown Crematorium is a crematorium in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. It is the closest option for Holytown, New Stevenston, Newarthill, Chapelhall. The nearest other crematorium is Daldowie Crematorium, 6.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Motherwell, ML1 5RU
Phone	01698 730767
Website	simplicity.co.uk
Council area	North Lanarkshire
County / area	North Lanarkshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,195 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity/CMG (The Crematoria and Memorial Group) price list effective 2 Jan 2026. Standard = 60-min peak slot 10:30-15:30 Mon-Wed (and Sat); Thu-Fri £1,295; 09:30 60-min £895; 16:30/17:15 45-min £950; twilight 60-min £1,195/£1,295; Sunday £1,995. Reduced = 08:30/09:00 30-min slot; attended direct cremation £700. Live webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Holytown 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.

Towns near Holytown Crematorium

Holytown0.6 mi
New Stevenston0.9 mi
Newarthill0.9 mi
Chapelhall1.6 mi
Bellshill2.4 mi
Motherwell2.5 mi
Airdrie3.1 mi
Wishaw3.7 mi
Coatbridge3.8 mi
Viewpark3.9 mi
Newmains4.2 mi
Hamilton4.3 mi
Bothwell4.4 mi
Uddingston4.7 mi
Blantyre5.5 mi
Larkhall5.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Holytown 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 01698 730767.

How much does a cremation at Holytown Crematorium cost?

Holytown Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,195, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.