Burial services and memorials

Burial services and information about cemeteries and headstones.

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Cemeteries and burial grounds

View the list of burial grounds in East Lothian

You can read about other burial grounds in Scotland on the Scottish Association of Family History Societies website.

If you are looking for historic lair locations or family history information within East Lothian Cemeteries our Bereavement Team can help.

  • burial search fee: £52.92 plus VAT
  • minimum charge: 1 hour

Keeping your contact details up to date

If you are the lair holder, it is very important that we have your current contact details. This ensures we can reach you about:

  • any maintenance or safety issues relating to your lair
  • updates to cemetery regulations
  • notices involving lair rights or restoration processes
  • any queries about memorials or works on the plot

Please let us know as soon as possible if your address, phone number, or email changes.

You can update your contact details at any time by emailing the Bereavement Team.

Email: bereavement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 12:30pm