Locations of Cemeteries and the Crematorium
The following list details the locations of burial grounds, cemeteries and the crematorium within West Lothian.
Please Note: Information on specific cemetery lairs is not provided online. For information on these, please contact the Cemeteries Office using the details on this page.
Abercorn
Opened - Unknown
No Lairs available
There is a private burial ground for members of the church which is administered by the church
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted.
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Almondell
Cemetery Opened - 2016
Lairs available for pre purchase and burial
Cremation Lairs available subject to availability (up to 4 sets of ashes)
Baby Lairs available
Baby Ground
Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
No strip foundation for headstones - no requirement for foundation excavation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Armadale
Original Cemetery Opened - 1966
Cemetery Extension Opened - 2012
No Lairs available in original Cemetery
Lairs available for pre purchase and burial in extension
Baby Lairs available in extension
Baby Ground
- Stillborn and new born babies up to eight weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted.
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Bathgate
Opened - 1936
Pre-purchase Lairs available
Cremation lairs available (4 sets of ashes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Opened - 1860
No Pre-purchase lairs available
Cremation lairs available
Baby Lairs Available
Baby Ground
- Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
Important Information
- Lairs purchased after 01.03.1999 will only hold two burials
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
East Calder
Cemetery Opened - 1921
No Lairs Available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Ecclesmachan
Opened - 1894
NO LAIRS AVAILABLE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment.
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Fauldhouse
Original Cemetery Opened - 1878
New Extension Opened - 2012
Lairs Available for Pre-purchase and Burial
Cremation lairs will hold 4 sets of ashes
Baby Lairs available
Baby Ground - Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions.
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment.
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal.
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted.
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres).
Kirknewton
Cemetery Opened - 1902
Lairs Available for Pre-purchase and Burial
Cremation Lairs subject to availability (will hold 4 sets of ashes)
Baby Lairs available
Baby Ground - Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Linlithgow
Cemetery Opened - December 2001
Lairs Available for Pre-purchase and Burial
Cremation lairs subject to availability (will hold 4 sets of ashes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted.
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - 1884
No Lairs available
Baby Lairs available
Baby Ground
Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
No strip foundation for headstones - no requirement for foundation excavation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - Unknown
No Lairs available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions.
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted.
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres).
Livingston
Original Cemetery Opened - June 1990
Lairs Available for Pre-purchase and Burial
Cremation lairs available (will hold 4 sets of ashes)
Baby Ground
ONLY AVAILABLE IF FAMILY ALREADY HAVE A BABY INTERRED IN THE BABY GROUND
Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
Muslim Ground
LAIRS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR BURIAL NOT PRE PURCHASE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - Unknown
No Lairs available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Mid Calder
Cemetery Opened - 1895
No Lairs Available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Torphichen
Cemetery Opened - 1895
No Lairs Available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Uphall and Broxburn
Cemetery Opened - 1976
Lairs available for burial and Pre-purchase
Cremation Lairs available subject to availability (will hold 4 sets of ashes)
Baby Lairs available
Baby Ground - Stillborn and new-born babies up to 8 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - 1893
No Lairs available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
West Calder
Cemetery Opened - 1867
No Adult Lairs available
Baby Lairs Available
Baby Ground - Stillborn and New born babies (up to eight weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - 2013
Lairs Available for Pre-purchase and Burial
Cremation lairs subject to availability (will hold 4 sets of ashes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Whitburn
Opened - 1982
Lairs available for Pre-purchase and burial
Cremation lairs available (4 sets of ashes)
Baby Lairs Available
Baby Ground - Stillborn and new-born babies (up to eight weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Cemetery Opened - 1862
No Lairs Available
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres).
Winchburgh
Cemetery Opened - 1906
Lairs available for pre purchase and burial
Cremation Lairs available subject to availability (4 sets of ashes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many full burials in a lair?
- In most cemeteries the Council will allow two full interments with the possibility of a third subject to ground conditions. Up to four cremation caskets may also be interred in the lair subject to ground conditions
What can and cannot be placed on a lair?
- WLC will grant permission for the placement of a single headstone incorporating a flower vase. Christmas wreaths will be allowed during the Christmas period and notification of removal by cemetery staff will be placed on noticeboard. Floral tributes will be removed after 21 days following an interment
- Railings, kerbing, fencing, corner stones, gravel are not permitted. Any such items shall be removed by the Council and will be stored for a period of one month. A note will be placed on the lair informing of the removal
Are dogs allowed within the Cemetery?
- The exercising of dogs is not permitted
- Dogs may accompany visitors if kept on a short lead at all times (no longer than 2 metres)
Crematorium
West Lothian Crematorium, Cousland Wood, Starlaw Place, Off Starlaw Road, Livingston EH54 7FD. Please note that this is privately run and not operated by West Lothian Council.
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