Find a funeral director in West Lothian

Find funeral directors in West Lothian

If you need to find a funeral director in West Lothian, you’re in the right place. In our directory you’ll find independent family-run funeral directors, as well as well-known names like Co-op Funeralcare and Scotmid Funerals. Our listings cover the whole of West Lothian and surrounding areas, such as Bathgate and Broxburn. So you can find a suitable funeral director for you, no matter where you’re based in West Lothian.

Planning a funeral in West Lothian

West Lothian has several options for funerals, including West Lothian Crematorium which is privately run and managed. There are lots of places of worship in the area comprising mostly of churches and chapels. If you’re looking for a service at a mosque, the closest one is Masjid Noor, which is roughly 45 minutes' drive away. The nearest Quaker Meeting House is in the neighbouring city of Glasgow, which can take around 35 minutes to get to by car. You can find a list of places of worship in West Lothian here.

Why compare West Lothian funeral directors?

Funeral prices in West Lothian differ based on the type of service, when it takes place, the coffin or urn you choose and the funeral director you select. Typically, funeral director fees make up almost a third of total funeral costs, which is why it's always a good idea to compare prices. If you want to arrange an affordable funeral in West Lothian, our directory makes it easier. You can compare costs in one place before deciding on which funeral home to go with.

Find a West Lothian crematorium

If you’re planning a cremation, the main one in West Lothian is the West Lothian Crematorium. Located within Cousland Wood in Livingston, set in 25 acres of woodland, it makes a good environmentally friendly funeral option. The crematorium has a chapel that can seat up to 112 people, and services can be tailored to meet your needs. West Lothian Crematorium has a Garden of Remembrance where ashes can be scattered. The Garden of Remembrance offers a range of options for memorialisation, including traditional memorials, benches, and rose bushes. If you’re planning a funeral in West Lothian and are considering cremation, your funeral director can help you to plan with the West Lothian Crematorium. They can guide you through the process, including scheduling the cremation and organising the funeral service.

Find a cemetery or burial ground in West Lothian

There are a number of council-run and privately-owned cemeteries in West Lothian. These include:

• Abercorn Cemetery
• Almondell Cemetery (includes a baby ground)
• Woodbank Cemetery (includes a baby ground)
• Boghead Cemetery
• Glasgow Road Cemetery
• Fauldhouse Cemetery (includes a baby ground)
• Kirknewton Cemetery (includes a aby ground, Roman Catholic section)
• Kingscavil Cemetery
• Linlithgow Cemetery
• Adambrae Cemetery
• Livingston Village Kirk
• West Calder Cemetery
• Whitburn Cemetery
• Blaeberry Cemetery
• Winchburgh Cemetery

You can find more details about West Lothian cemetery and crematorium listings on the West Lothian council website.

Find funeral wake venues in West Lothian

You might decide to host the wake at your home or at a community centre. Otherwise, if you’re looking to hire a venue, you can find a selection of pubs, restaurants and other West Lothian wake venues for hire. We recommend taking some time to look into the different cemeteries and crematoriums listed above before you make your choice. You can find more information through their websites or by reading independent reviews. This will help you to find the best option to meet your needs.