Burial services and memorials

Burial services and information about cemeteries and headstones.

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Memorial stone application

Memorial work in East Lothian cemeteries

To arrange any of the following:

  • install a memorial stone
  • add an inscription
  • professional cleaning
  • re-lettering
  • refix or repair work

You must be the lair holder and instruct a monumental mason to complete an application form to East Lothian Council along with proof of ownership by way of lair certificate.

East Lothian Council is registered with the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM) scheme and is a member of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM).

Memorial Masons wishing to carry out work in East Lothian Council burial grounds—including installation, maintenance, and cleaning—must:

  • be on the BRAMM and/or NAMM register (or equivalent)
  • comply with the NAMM Code of Working Practice
  • follow the current standard of British Standard BS8415

Kerbstones, edging, fencing, or any similar arrangements intended to define a lair, or any part of a lair are not permitted within East Lothian cemeteries.

For further guidance or to confirm compliance, please contact the Monument Enquires Team: