Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Warriston Crematorium
Leith, Trinity, Stockbridge, Inverleith, the north of Edinburgh has buried and cremated its own at Warriston for nearly a century, and families from other parts of the city with a connection to this side of town still choose it today.
The crematorium opened in 1929 as Edinburgh's first, beside the Water of Leith on Warriston Road between Canonmills and Trinity, next to the Victorian Warriston Cemetery. Dignity operates it now, and the memorial cloisters and gardens of remembrance built up since the 1920s give the grounds an unusual depth of history.
Floral tributes belong to that history too, and arranging them for a Warriston service involves only a handful of practical points.
Flower Policy
Everything from a hand-tied sheaf to a casket spray, a wreath or a name in flowers arrives here in the normal course of things; only a tribute that is unusually large or elaborate calls for the funeral director to clear it with the venue before the order goes in.
Flowers reach the crematorium before the start, at a time the florist or funeral director has fixed with the staff. Afterwards the tributes are generally put out where mourners can see them, and from there a family may carry them home, leave them at the venue for a spell, or have them given away.
Delivery Guidance
Florists match flowers to services by the name on the order and the start time, so those two details, plus 'Warriston Crematorium, Warriston Road' written unambiguously, repay a second check. Edinburgh has more than one crematorium, and a clear order keeps a tribute from heading to Mortonhall or Seafield by mistake.
For shops in Canonmills, Leith and Stockbridge this is a short local run, with the city centre only minutes away. Florists can equally deliver to the funeral director in advance, an arrangement that removes any uncertainty about the morning.
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Access & Directions
The entrance opens off Warriston Road, which follows the Water of Leith between Canonmills and Ferry Road, and the crematorium has its own parking.
Buses run along Ferry Road and Inverleith Row nearby, and central Edinburgh is roughly ten minutes away by car or taxi.
Warriston Road narrows in places, so drivers take it steadily.
Towns Served
Nearby Crematoria
- Mortonhall Crematorium
Howdenhall Road, Edinburgh EH16
- Daldowie Crematorium
Daldowie, Uddingston, Glasgow G71
- Glasgow Crematorium
Western Necropolis, Tresta Road, Glasgow G23
Popular Tribute Types
Helpful Guides
- What to Write on a Funeral Flower CardExample messages for funeral flower cards, grouped by relationship, with guidance on religious and non-religious wording and signing on behalf of a group.
- Wreath vs Spray vs Casket ArrangementHow wreaths, sprays and casket arrangements differ in shape, placement and price, and how to choose the right one for your relationship and budget.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Warriston Crematorium?
Dignity, the national funeral provider. The crematorium opened in 1929 and was Edinburgh's first.
When do funeral flowers arrive at Warriston?
With a sensible margin before the service. The florist or funeral director agrees the delivery slot with the venue once the order shows the correct name, date, time and venue.
Can mourners view the flowers after the service?
Yes, the tributes are typically out where family and friends pass as they leave, and can then go home with the family, stay at the venue for a time, or be donated.
Is Warriston easy to reach from central Edinburgh?
Very. It lies just north of Canonmills beside the Water of Leith, about ten minutes from the centre by car, with buses on the main roads close by.