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Funeral directors in Armadale

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Armadale (Armadal), West Lothian, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Armadale itself, and 30 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Lothian Crematorium, 5.1 miles away. Deaths in Armadale are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Armadale

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Armadale

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Brownings Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,450—
Colin J.Wright Funeral Directors5.9 miles—£1,550
Bennie Robert & Sons6.2 miles£3,529£2,755
Thomas Cuthell & Sons8.3 miles—£2,578.6

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Crematoria near Armadale

Cemeteries in and near Armadale

Natural & woodland burial near Armadale

Faith & cultural funerals in Armadale

Places of worship near Armadale — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (6 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (4 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Armadale: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 24 on 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, and funeral directors must follow a statutory code of practice (since March 2025).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Armadale

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Armadale?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Armadale, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 30 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Armadale?
The nearest crematorium to Armadale is West Lothian Crematorium, about 5.1 miles from the town centre. Falkirk Crematorium (8.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Armadale?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. West Lothian Council runs the local registration service. Book an appointment first — you’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which the doctor sends to the registrar.
How much does a funeral cost in Armadale?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Armadale is £2,450 (funeral director’s charges only) at Brownings Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,295 at West Lothian Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in West Lothian are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Armadale?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Armadale offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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