Burial fees are payable in addition to funeral director charges and are set by local councils and burial authorities. 

Charges vary depending on residency, grave type, cemetery location and whether you are purchasing new burial rights.  

Cornwall 

• Cornwall Council cemetery fees 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/deaths-funerals-and-cremation/cemetery-fees/ 

• Cornwall Council crematorium fees - https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/penmount-crematorium/our-funeral-services/cremation-forms-and-fees/  

• St Goran Parish Council cemetery fees https://stgoran-pc.gov.uk/services/cemetery/ 

• Natural burial in a wildflower meadow https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/penmount-crematorium/our-funeral-services/natural-burial-ground  

Devon 

• North Devon Council cemetery fees https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/council/charges-for-council-facilities-and-services/crematorium-fees-and-charges/cemetery-fees/ 

• North Devon crematorium - https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/council/charges-for-council-facilities-and-services/crematorium-fees-and-charges  

• Mid Devon District Council burial fees https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/bereavement/fees-and-charges/ 

• East Devon crematorium - https://www.eastdevoncrematorium.co.uk/our-prices/  

• Exeter City Council https://exeter.gov.uk/people-and-communities/bereavements-services/fees-and-charges-2025-26/  

• Moretonhampstead Parish Council cemetery fee schedule 
  https://moretonhampstead-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cemetery-fees-2025.pdf  

• Plymouth cemeteries and crematorium - https://plymouthcrematoria.com/our-services  

• Torbay Cemetery and crematorium - https://www.torquaycrematorium.co.uk/prices.php  

• Bear Cross Woodland Burials https://www.beercrosswoodlandburials.co.uk/prices/  

Somerset 

• Somerset Council https://www.somerset.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/deaths/burials-and-cremations/ 

• Bath & North East Somerset cemeteries 
  https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-marriages-and-citizenship/deaths-funerals-and-cremations/cemeteries 

• North Somerset cemeteries and funerals 
  https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/births-deaths-marriages/deaths-funerals-cemeteries 
  Provides information on burial fees, cemetery regulations and services. 

• Taunton Deane Crematorium and Cemetery - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/locations/taunton-deane-crematorium-and-cemetery/  

• Yeovil Crematorium and Cemetery - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/locations/yeovil-crematorium-and-cemetery/  

• Haycombe https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/haycombe-full-price-list  

Dorset (including Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) 

• Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council cemeteries 
  https://www.bcpbereavementcare.co.uk/home/funerals/prices  

• Weymouth crematorium - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/prices?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dburial%2Bfees  

Wiltshire 

• Wiltshire Council - https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1013/Cemeteries-and-burial-services  

• Swindon Borough Council cemeteries and burials 
  https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20164/cemeteries_and_crematorium/184/about_our_crematorium_and_cemeteries/3  

• West Wiltshire Crematorium - https://www.westwiltshirecrem.co.uk/prices.php 

• North Wiltshire Crematorium - https://www.northwiltshirecrematorium.co.uk/prices.php   

Gloucestershire 

• Gloucester City Council cemeteries - https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/community-living/cemeteries-crematorium/cemetery-crematorium-services/  

• Cheltenham Borough Council cemeteries - https://cheltenhambereavement.co.uk/helpful-information/fees-and-forms  

• Stroud District Council cemeteries - https://www.stroud.gov.uk/media/erqalkr0/brimscombe-cemetery-charges-from-01-april-2025-31-march-2026.pdf  

• Tewkesbury Borough Council burials - https://tewkesbury.gov.uk/services/cemeteries/  

• Forest of Dean District Council - https://www.fdean.gov.uk/environment/deaths-funerals-cremations-and-cemeteries/  

Bristol 

• Bristol City Council crematorium - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/births-deaths-marriages/deaths/cremation  

• Whitchurch cemetery - https://whitchurchcemetery.uk/fees.html#:~:text=Table_title:%20from%201st%20April%202020%20Table_content:%20header:,Standard:%20%C2%A3680%20%7C%20Concession%20*:%20%C2%A3340%20%7C  

What burial fees usually include 

• Purchase of the Exclusive Right of Burial 

• The interment fee (digging and burial) 

• Separate costs for cremated remains 

• Additional fees for non-residents 

• Memorial permit and installation charges 

• Extra charges for weekends or urgent burials 

What to expect 

Although fees vary, many councils follow similar structures: 

• Separate charges for grave purchase and burial 

• Discounts for local residents 

• Children’s burial fees often reduced or free 

• Additional fees for weekends or special requests 

• Exclusive burial rights typically last 30–50 years before renewal 

A final word from The Farewell Guide 

Understanding burial fees can feel daunting, especially during a difficult time. If you’re planning a funeral or recording wishes for the future, gathering information slowly and gently can help you feel more in control. The Farewell Guide is here to support you with calm, practical information whenever you need it.