Crematorium · Livingston

West Lothian Crematorium

West Lothian Crematorium is a crematorium at Starlaw Place, Livingston, West Lothian. It is the closest option for Livingston, Blackburn, Bathgate, East Calder. The nearest other crematorium is Falkirk Crematorium, 12.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Starlaw Place, Livingston, EH54 7FD
Phone	01506 415028
Website	westlothiancrematorium.co.uk
Council area	West Lothian
County / area	West Lothian

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,295 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group (Starlaw Road, Livingston EH54 7FD). Effective from 1 Apr 2026. Standard = Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30 60-min chapel time. 10:30/15:30 £1,195; 09:30/16:30 £945; 08:30/09:00/17:30 30-min £795 (reduced); twilight 18:00-20:00 £1,195; Sat £1,295; Sun £1,750. Direct (unattended) cremation £585. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at West Lothian Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near West Lothian Crematorium

Livingston2 mi
Blackburn2.4 mi
Bathgate3 mi
East Calder4.1 mi
Whitburn4.7 mi
Broxburn5 mi
Armadale5.1 mi
Linlithgow6.3 mi
Winchburgh6.4 mi
Fauldhouse6.8 mi
Kirkliston8 mi
Balerno8.9 mi
Bo'ness9.1 mi
South Queensferry9.7 mi
Shotts10.4 mi
Grangemouth10.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at West Lothian Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01506 415028.

How much does a cremation at West Lothian Crematorium cost?

West Lothian Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,295, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.