Please choose a heading below to see a list of charges. These charges apply from 1 April 2023.
You can also download a full list of charges from the related documents section below.
Burial, cremation and memorial charges
| Item (Total includes VAT where applicable) | Resident of Aberdeen | Non-Resident of Aberdeen |
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Purchase of lair rights |
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| Burial lair rights | £1,100 | £1,265 |
| Cremation casket lair rights | £814 | £936 |
Interments |
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| Burial (Monday to Friday) | £918 | £1,055 |
| Burial on a Saturday | £1,224 | £1,407 |
| Burial on a Sunday or Public Holiday | £1,377 | £1,583 |
| Interment of cremation casket(s) or ashes in headground of a grave (Monday - Friday) | £280 | £322 |
| Interment of cremation casket(s) or ashes in headground of a grave (Saturday) | £374 | £430 |
| Burial of a person whose age at the time of death was less than 18 years or a stillborn child | No charge | No charge |
| Testing of a lair for remaining depth for future use | £123 | £123 |
| Disinterment of a coffin | £1,314 | £1,314 |
| Disinterment of a casket of ashes | £374 | £374 |
| Preparation of foundation for a headstone (other than new lairs where cost is included in the purchase) | £110 | £110 |
Burial ground records |
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| Transfer of lair rights | £50 | £50 |
| Duplicate lair certificate (including search) | £50 | £50 |
| Reservation fee for burial lair in either Hazlehead or Newhills Cemeteries (10 year period) | £100 | £100 |
| Administration fee (if unused lair sold back to the Council) | £55 | £55 |
| Search of burial ground records (as and when time permits) | £14.50 per 15 minutes | £14.50 per 15 minutes |
| Item (Total includes VAT where applicable) | Resident of Aberdeen | Non-Resident of Aberdeen |
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Cremations |
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| Cremation - with chapel service (includes use of chapel, use of organ and music facilities) | £753 | £809 |
| Cremation – no chapel service | £595 | £684 |
| Cremation – No Chapel Service – early morning time | £420 | £420 |
| Cremation of any person whose age at the time of death was less than 18 years or a stillborn child | No charge | No charge |
Optional services |
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| Extended use of chapel for a service | £120 | £120 |
| Storage of urn containing ashes pending final arrangements – no charge for the first month, the charge for second or subsequent months or part month | £108 | £108 |
| Dispersal of ashes from other Crematoria | £95 | £95 |
| Use of chapel for a service only | £180 | £180 |
Multi-media optional services |
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| Visual tribute - Subsequent Photos (first image no charge) | £16.50 | £16.50 |
| Visual tribute - slideshow/video (provided by family) | £35 | £35 |
| Visual tribute - slideshow (prepared by crematorium) | £45 | £45 |
| Visual tribute - extra work on visual tributes | £16.50 | £16.50 |
| Visual tribute - physical copy of the slideshow | £16.50 | £16.50 |
| Webcasting of the service -live streaming | £55 | £55 |
| Physical copy of recording of the service | £44 | £44 |
| Each extra physical copy of the recording of the service | £22 | £22 |
| Item (Total includes VAT where applicable) | Resident of Aberdeen | Non-resident of Aberdeen |
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Memorials in cemeteries |
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| Memorial bench within a cemetery | £1,800 | £1,800 |
| Memorial kerb (at Trinity Cemetery) 3 line inscription | £170 | £170 |
| Babies memorial headstone - 3 lines inscription | £435 | £435 |
| Babies memorial headstone - gilded motif | £92 | £92 |
| Babies memorial headstone - 4th line (if requested) | £19 | £19 |
Inscription in Book of Remembrance |
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| Charge per line (minimum entry 2 lines, maximum entry 8 lines) | £22.11 | £22.11 |
| Illustrated motif (5 line entry or more required) | £65.23 | £65.23 |
Memorial Cards |
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| Replica of Book of Remembrance entry - charge per line | £14.19 | £14.19 |
| Illustrated motif | £60.06 | £60.06 |
Memorial Wall or planter plaque |
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| Purchase and display for 10 years | £385 | £385 |
| Purchase and display for 20 years | £526.90 | £526.90 |
| Renewal of lease for 10 years | £143 | £143 |
| Renewal of lease for 20 years | £237.93 | £237.93 |
| Additional inscription | £79.75 | £75.75 |
Inscription in Babies Book of Remembrance or Memorial Card |
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| Charge per line | £7.37 | £7.37 |
| 2 line entry (minimum) | £14.74 | £14.74 |
| 5 line entry (maximum) | £36.85 | £36.85 |
| Illustrated motif | £68 | £68 |