Commemorate your loved one in a space that brings comfort and togetherness. Funeral wake venues in Edinburgh include stately townhouses, tranquil private lounges, historic halls, and cosy restaurants. Host intimate gatherings with buffet spreads, memory tables, and AV for photo tributes. These locations offer accessible facilities, parking, and discreet staff to ensure everything runs smoothly. With Tagvenue, you can focus on celebrating a life well-lived while we make the venue search simple, respectful, and stress-free.
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £600 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data from March 2026:
| From £399 | to £1200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1200 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:
The Snug at The Bonham Hotel
in West End - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Very attentive and helpful staff. The food was the best we had in Edinburgh.’
The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel
in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too. The operator, bartender and server were excellent.’
The Hepburn Suite at Royal Scots Club
in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was clean well organised. And ready for is when we arrived.’
You'll find funeral wake venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (March 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £450 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in March 2026
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