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Funeral directors in Hamilton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hamilton (Hamaltan), South Lanarkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Hamilton, and 72 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is South Lanarkshire Crematorium, 3.0 miles away. Deaths in Hamilton are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Hamilton

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Hamilton

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
T & A Fyfe Funeral Directors0.8 miles£2,990£2,045
Smiths Funeral Directors2.8 miles£2,595£1,545
Henry Dorricott Funeral Directors3.3 miles£2,595£1,545
John Clark Funeral Service3.3 miles£3,010£2,045
Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care6.0 miles£1,950—

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Crematoria near Hamilton

Cemeteries in and near Hamilton

Natural & woodland burial near Hamilton

Faith & cultural funerals in Hamilton

Places of worship near Hamilton — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 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 (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Hamilton: prayer times in Hamilton for janazah

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

When someone dies in Hamilton: 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 Hamilton

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 Hamilton?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Hamilton, 23 funeral directors within 5 miles and 72 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hamilton?
The nearest crematorium to Hamilton is South Lanarkshire Crematorium, about 3.0 miles from the town centre. Holytown Crematorium (4.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hamilton?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. South 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 Hamilton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hamilton is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care; add the crematorium fee — £973.61 at South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hamilton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hamilton 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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