Please choose a heading below to see a list of charges. These charges apply from 1 April 2021.
You can also download a full list of charges from the related documents section below.
Burial, cremation and memorial charges
| Item | Charge (including VAT) |
|---|---|
Purchase of lair rights |
|
| Burial lair rights | £875 |
| Cremation casket lair rights | £550 |
Interments |
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| Burial (Monday to Friday) | £680 |
| Burial on a Saturday | £945 |
| Interment of cremation casket(s) or ashes in headground of a grave (Monday - Friday) | £210 |
| Interment of cremation casket(s) or ashes in headground of a grave (Saturday) | £280 |
| Burial of a person whose age at the time of death was less than 18 years or a stillborn child | No charge |
| Testing of a lair for remaining depth for future use | £112 |
| Disinterment of a coffin | £1,195 |
| Disinterment of a casket of ashes | £210 |
| Preparation of foundation for a headstone (other than new lairs where cost is included in the purchase) | £100 |
Burial ground records |
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| Transfer of lair rights | £50 |
| Duplicate lair certificate (including search) | £50 |
| Reservation fee for burial lair in either Hazlehead or Newhills Cemeteries (10 year period) | £100 |
| Administration fee (if unused lair sold back to the Council) | £50 |
| Search of burial ground records (as and when time permits) | £13 per 15 minutes |
| Item | Charge (including VAT) |
|---|---|
Cremations |
|
| Cremation - with chapel service (includes use of chapel, use of organ and music facilities) | £704 |
| Cremation – no chapel service | £595 |
| Cremation – No Chapel Service – early morning time | £420 |
| Cremation of any person whose age at the time of death was less than 18 years or a stillborn child | No charge |
Optional services |
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| Extended use of chapel for a service | £100 |
| Storage of urn containing ashes pending final arrangements – no charge for the first month, the charge for second or subsequent months or part month | £97.90 |
| Dispersal of ashes from other Crematoria | £86.60 |
| Use of chapel for a service only | £125 |
Multi-media optional services |
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| Visual tribute - single photo/ background image | £15 |
| Visual tribute - slideshow/video (provided by family) | £30 |
| Visual tribute - slideshow (prepared by crematorium) | £40 |
| Visual tribute - extra work on visual tributes | £15 |
| Visual tribute - physical copy of the slideshow | £15 |
| Webcasting of the service -live streaming | £50 |
| Physical copy of recording of the service | £40 |
| Each extra physical copy of the recording of the service | £20 |
| Item | Charge (including VAT) |
|---|---|
Memorials in cemeteries |
|
| Memorial bench within a cemetery | £1,500 |
| Memorial kerb (at Trinity Cemetery) 3 line inscription | £142.20 |
| Babies memorial headstone - 3 lines inscription | £391.40 |
| Babies memorial headstone - gilded motif | £80 |
| Babies memorial headstone - 4th line (if requested) | £16.50 |
Inscription in Book of Remembrance |
|
| Charge per line | £20.10 |
| 2 line entry (minimum) | £40.20 |
| 5 line entry (minimum for motif) | £100.50 |
| 8 line entry (maximum) | £160.80 |
| Illustrated motif (5 line entry or more required) | £59.30 |
Memorial Cards |
|
| Replica of Book of Remembrance entry - charge per line | £12.90 |
| Illustrated motif | £54.60 |
Memorial Tree |
|
| Per Tree | £240.00 |
Memorial Wall or planter plaque |
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| Purchase and display for 10 years | £350 |
| Purchase and display for 20 years | £479 |
| Renewal of lease for 10 years | £130 |
| Renewal of lease for 20 years | £216.30 |
| Additional inscription | £72.50 |
Inscription in Babies Book of Remembrance or Memorial Card |
|
| Charge per line | £6.70 |
| 2 line entry (minimum) | £13.40 |
| 5 line entry (maximum) | £33.50 |
| Illustrated motif | £41.80 |