After a Death in West Lothian | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

West Lothian

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the West Lothian area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near West Lothian

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Scotmid Funerals logo

1. Scotmid Funerals

0.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £1695 Cremation from £900

Scottish Independent Co-operative carrying out funerals since 1927

Brodies Funeral Services Ltd logo

2. Brodies Funeral Services Ltd

1.7 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you for the lovely send off for my husband Hugh Traynor, it was just perfect in every way.” — Brenda T.

“From the very first contact to the last every member of staff listened to our requests, they were very caring and respectful - an outstanding service at the most difficult time in our lives.” — Adrienne C.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.5 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble making my mums funeral a truly beautiful day. If you are looking for a very personal and caring service then I thoroughly recommend.” — Laura A.

“Lesley was fantastic in all the fine tuning of details, dates times, personalisations and getting all the arrangements in place. She did a huge amount of work, with clear communication at every step, and this took a significant amount of stress away.” — Cameron B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

2.6 miles away

4.6
(28 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Caring, understanding, made everything run smoothly. Cannot praise staff enough, especially Eileen.” — Ally D.

“I sadly have used them 3 times in the last 5 years and I would give them 10 stars. Thank you so much for all your help.” — Carolyn R.

5. Thomas Grieve and Ltd

2.7 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thomas Grieve has done an amazing job with the headstone. Sharon has been lovely, would definitely recommend.” — Mary M.

“Dignified and respectful from day of Mum's passing to her cremation and after. Wouldn't use anyone else, cannot recommend highly enough.” — Susan S.

Brodies Funeral Services Ltd logo

6. Brodies Funeral Services Ltd

2.8 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff were 100% professionals. Thank you all.” — Paul M.

“A truly professional and empathetic service. They were always available to help with our questions.” — Colin M.

7. Thomas Grieve and Son Ltd

3.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Making sure everything was perfect for my dad's funeral service from start to finish they have been amazing.” — Suzanne M.

“I cannot thank Thomas Grieve & Son enough for their compassion and kindness shown during our recent family bereavement. All the staff were extremely professional every step of the way.” — Heather L.

8. Thomas Grieve and Son Ltd

3.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, with a personal service. Many thanks” — Amanda P.

“Very professional , with a personal service.Many thanks” — Amanda P.

Thomas Brown Funerals logo

9. Thomas Brown Funerals

4.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1695 Cremation from £900

“Have served my family well over the years. The staff are lovely and I can highly recommend them.” — Scott W.

“I'd like to thank Lorraine and Karen, Derek and Joe and the rest of the team for giving our family an exemplary service.” — Scott

10. Thomas Grieve and Son Ltd

4.8 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service from this company - very considerate, respectful and efficient.” — Julia C.

“Thank you so much to Jamie. He was so helpful and answered my questions quickly. Really appreciate everything he did at this time.” — Karen

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google