Locations of Cemeteries and the Crematorium
The following list details the locations of burial grounds, cemeteries and the crematorium within West Lothian.
Please Note: A facility for providing information on specific cemetery lairs is currently being devised. This can be viewed below using the Interment Search Facility. Should you wish to make comment regarding this facility, or note a technical issue, please raise the issue using cemeteries@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window).
You can now search for details of the interred within West Lothian Council cemeteries
How to view
- Click on the button view interactive content below to launch the report.
How to search
- Within the report, use the search boxes to locate the interred within West Lothian Cemeteries.
- Search within a cemetery, for one of the deceased, by Name, Date of Death or Date of Interment, or a combination of search criterion, then fine tune your search using the Section & Lair No.
To start a new search, click the Clear Search button
Locations of Cemeteries and the Crematorium
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
- Almondell Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Please note that we are currently researching a burial plan.
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
- Woodbank Cemetery Location (PDF, 467 KB)(opens new window)
- Woodbank Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
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
- Boghead Cemetery Location (PDF, 585 KB)(opens new window)
- Boghead Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 8 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- Bathgate Glasgow Road Cemetery Location (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)
- Paulville Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)
- Johnston Cemetery Glasgow Road Burial Plan (PDF, 5 MB)(opens new window)
- Glasgow Road Cemetery Extension Burial Plan (PDF, 5 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- We currently do not have any maps for this churchyard
East Calder
- East Calder Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- East Calder Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)
- East Calder Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 491 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Ecclesmachan Cemetery Location (PDF, 743 KB)(opens new window)
- Ecclesmachan Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Ecclesmachan Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 595 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Fauldhouse Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Fauldhouse Cemetery Old Burial Plan (PDF, 6 MB)(opens new window)
- Fauldhouse Cemetery New Burial Plan (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
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
- Kirknewton Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Kirknewton Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Kirknewton Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 672 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Kingscavil Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Kingscavil Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- Linlithgow Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Linlithgow Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 7 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- St Michaels Cemetery Location (PDF, 806 KB)(opens new window)
- We currently do not have any maps for this churchyard
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
- Adambrae Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Adambrae Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 117 KB)(opens new window)
- Livingston Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 925 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Mid Calder Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Mid Calder Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
- Mid Calder Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 535 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Torphichen Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Torphichen Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 619 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Loaninghill Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Loaninghill Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 15 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- Uphall Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Uphall Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 10 MB)(opens new window)
- North Kirk Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 910 KB)(opens new window)
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
- West Calder Burngrange Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- West Calder Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 9 MB)(opens new window)
- West Calder Churchyard Burial Plan (PDF, 963 KB)(opens new window)
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)
- Hemand Park Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- Hermand Park Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 7 MB)(opens new window)
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)
- Whitburn Cemetery Location (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- South Kirk Churchyard Whitburn Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 573 KB)(opens new window)
- Whitburn Cemetery New Burial Plan (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)
- Whitburn Cemetery Old Burial Plan (PDF, 264 KB)(opens new window)
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
- Winchburgh Cemetery Location (PDF, 1010 KB)(opens new window)
- Winchburgh Cemetery Burial Plan (PDF, 5 MB)(opens new window)
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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