West Lothian burial costs
West Lothian Council covers the area between Edinburgh and Falkirk, including Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, and Broxburn. Unlike most English and Welsh councils, West Lothian doesn’t charge non-residents more – everyone pays the same published rate. Fees are effective from 1 April 2026.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard lair (all cemeteries) | £1,203.07 |
| Cremation lair (four sets of ashes) | £479.79 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult interment | £1,148.31 |
| Cremated remains interment | £247.75 |
| Children aged 6–18 years | Free |
| Stillborn and children up to 5 years | Free |
Charges outside normal hours are increased by 50%. Sunday and public holiday burials are increased by 100%.
Administrative and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Duplicate certificate | £37.74 |
| Transfer certificate | £37.74 |
| Headstone under 3 feet (Adambrae, Kingscavil, Fauldhouse, Hermand Park, Woodbank – strip foundation) | £156.49 |
| Headstone over 3 feet (same cemeteries) | £226.39 |
| Headstone under 3 feet (other cemeteries) | £93.90 |
| Headstone over 3 feet (other cemeteries) | £154.39 |
| Memorial planter, 10-year lease (Adambrae Cemetery, Livingston) | £635.37 |
| Memorial planter, 20-year lease (Adambrae Cemetery, Livingston) | £758.07 |
Fees verified 2026-08-12, effective 1 April 2026. Source: West Lothian Council – funerals and cremations.
About West Lothian burial grounds
West Lothian Council maintains cemeteries across the county, serving communities including Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Armadale, Whitburn, and Fauldhouse. The council has been moving towards full cost recovery for burial services, with fees expected to continue rising. For enquiries, contact the council on 01506 280000.