Our West Main Street funeral home in Broxburn
When we lose a loved one, the first call is often the hardest one to make. Thomas Brown Funerals is a beautiful converted church on West Main Street, and there is always someone here to answer the phone. Call us on 01506 852 655, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Thomas Brown has served Broxburn and the villages around it for many years and is now part of Scotmid Funerals, combining a long standing local name with the resources of a co-operative.
We care for families across Broxburn, Uphall, Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Newton, Philpstoun, East Calder, Ecclesmachan and Threemiletown, whether you need us today or you are planning ahead for the future.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for appointments, and we are always happy to visit you at home instead if that would be easier. There is ample private parking directly at the front of the office.
Meet the team
Leah Turnbull, Funeral Arranger
I joined Thomas Brown as a roving funeral arranger in May 2023. I feel very lucky in my role as families trust us to help them through their most difficult time, which is a privilege. You also get to meet so many different people from different walks of life.
Before moving into the Funeral industry, I mainly worked in administrative roles. I have spent the past 8 years at Scotmid’s Head Office.
Outside of work, I love to sing, and I am part of my local community choir. I also enjoy relaxing with a good book and a cup of tea.
The funeral services we offer in Broxburn
Every funeral we arrange from Broxburn is different, because every family is. These are the main choices families make with us:
- Cremation funerals: a full service at a church, chapel or crematorium, followed by the committal. Most families we care for choose West Lothian Crematorium in Livingston.
- Burial funerals: a service followed by burial in a local cemetery. We can help you buy a new lair or arrange interment in an existing family lair.
- Direct cremation: an unattended cremation with no service, from £1,449. Many families then hold their own memorial gathering later, in their own time.
- Simple funeral: everything you need for a dignified service and nothing you do not, from £2,199.
- Children’s funerals: we make no charge for our services when a child is lost, and crematorium and burial fees for children are met by the Scottish Government.
- Pre-paid funeral plans: arrange and pay for your own funeral now, at today’s prices.
Whatever you choose, our Broxburn team handles the paperwork, liaises with the crematorium, cemetery, doctors and Registrar, brings your loved one into our care at any hour, and stays with you from the first phone call to the day itself.
How much does a funeral cost in Broxburn?
We publish our prices because you should be able to see them without having to ask. These are the options families choose most often:
| Type of funeral | Typical total cost |
|---|---|
| Cremation funeral | £4,374 £3,049 our fee, £850 crematorium fee, £475 third party fees |
| Burial funeral | £4,724 £3,049 our fee, £1,200 purchase and interment, £475 third party fees |
| Simple funeral | £2,199 |
| Direct cremation | £1,449 |
| Children’s funeral | No charge |
Prices correct as at September 2026.
Our own fees are fixed by package. Third party costs such as flowers, a particular coffin, extra cars or newspaper notices vary with what you choose, and we will always tell you what something costs before you commit to it. You can see the full funeral costs and price lists, including our Standardised Price List and local crematoria fees.
Worried about paying? Many families in West Lothian are eligible for the Scottish Government’s Funeral Support Payment, and we can help you apply. See support with funeral costs, or simply ask us. We would far rather have that conversation early than have you worry alone.
Pre-paid funeral plans in Broxburn
A funeral plan lets you decide what you want, pay at today’s prices, and spare your family both the cost and the guesswork. We offer four:
| Plan | Single payment | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Plan | £1,585 | An unattended cremation, with the family holding their own gathering |
| Simple Plan | £3,570 | A straightforward cremation service with a contribution to third party costs |
| Timeless Plan | £3,999 | A traditional funeral with a hearse and one limousine |
| Signature Plan | £4,375 | A full traditional funeral with two limousines and a guaranteed cremation contribution |
Plans can be paid in full, or spread over 5 or 10 years. You can compare all four plans side by side, or come in and talk it through with the Broxburn team. There is never any pressure to buy on the day.
Crematoria and cemeteries we serve from Broxburn
We arrange funerals at every local crematorium and cemetery. From Broxburn, the ones families choose most often are:
Crematoria: West Lothian Crematorium in Livingston, Mortonhall Crematorium and Warriston Crematorium. You can find contact details for all the crematoria we work with on our local crematoriums page.
Cemeteries: Broxburn Cemetery, Uphall Cemetery and Kirkliston Cemetery, among others. If you have a family lair elsewhere we will arrange the funeral there. Distance is not a problem.
Looking for details of a funeral taking place soon? Our funeral notices page lists upcoming and recent services, with online tributes and donation links.
Personalising the funeral
The details are what make a funeral feel like the person it is for. Our Broxburn team can arrange:
- Coffins and caskets, from simple and sustainable to solid hardwood, with prices published
- Funeral flowers, including tributes, sprays and personalised designs from local florists
- Funeral vehicles, with hearses and limousines and alternatives available on request
- Funeral catering, with refreshments after the service at a venue near you
- Headstones and memorials, including lettering, new memorials and restoration
- Ashes, urns, caskets and keepsakes, including jewellery for family members
- Online obituary service, a lasting tribute page that family and friends anywhere can add to
We can also help with music, orders of service, newspaper notices, a piper, or anything else you have in mind. If you are not sure what is possible, ask. The answer is usually yes.
Why families in Broxburn choose us
Thomas Brown Funerals is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and is recommended by The Good Funeral Guide, an independent resource for funeral advice. As a co-operative we are owned by our members, not by shareholders, which is why our prices are published and our children’s funerals are free.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first when someone dies in Broxburn?
Call us on 01506 852 655 at any hour. We will bring your loved one into our care and talk you through the next steps, including registering the death. In Scotland a death must be registered within 8 days, and you can do this at any registration office in the country. You do not have to use the one nearest to where the person died.
Are you really available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Our Broxburn office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but the telephone is answered by our own people around the clock, every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year.
How much does a funeral cost in Broxburn?
A typical cremation funeral costs £4,374 in total and a typical burial £4,724. A simple funeral is £2,199 and a direct cremation £1,449. We make no charge for children’s funerals. Our full price lists are on our funeral costs page.
Which crematorium would we use?
Most families we look after from Broxburn choose West Lothian Crematorium in Livingston, but we arrange funerals at every crematorium in the area and further afield. If you have no preference we are happy to recommend one.
Can I arrange a funeral without coming into the office?
Yes. We can make all the arrangements by telephone, or visit you at home, whichever is easier for you. Many families find a home visit less daunting.
Do you offer help if we cannot afford the funeral?
Yes. We will always work to a budget you set, and we can help you apply for the Scottish Government’s Funeral Support Payment if you receive certain benefits. Please tell us early. There is more we can do at the start than at the end.
How to find us
Thomas Brown Funerals, Broxburn
18 West Main Street, Broxburn EH52 5RH
Telephone: 01506 852 655 (24 hours)
Freephone: 0800 996 1927
Email: info@thomasbrownfunerals.co.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We are in a converted church on West Main Street with private parking at the front. Broxburn sits just off the M8 and the A89, with Uphall station a short drive away.
Talk to us today
There is no charge and no obligation for a conversation. Call 01506 852 655 at any hour, send us a message, or call in and see us.
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