Aberdeenshire Council publishes separate resident and non-resident burial fees, with non-residents typically paying double. The fees cover opening the lair for burial, backfilling, and laying flowers – they do not include funeral director or crematorium costs.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Full interment lair | £1,583 | £2,767 |
| Casket (ashes) lair | £973 | £1,704 |
| Transfer of lair rights | £137 | £1,172 |
| Duplicate lair certificate | £137 | £137 |
| Search of records (per hour) | £37 | £37 |
Non-resident fees apply where the address on the death certificate or lair certificate is outside Aberdeenshire. Children under 18: no lair purchase charge.
Burial and interment fees (weekday)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult coffin burial | £1,383 | £2,763 |
| Cremated remains interment | £406.50 | £808 |
| Additional caskets | £44.50 | £44.50 |
| Scattering of ashes | £88 | £153 |
| Testing lair (trial dig) | £265 | £464 |
| Gravedigger assistance (pre-booked) | £93 | £93 |
| Gravedigger assistance (not pre-booked) | £184 | £184 |
Saturday fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult coffin burial | £2,075 | £4,148 |
| Cremated remains interment | £612.50 | £1,216 |
| Scattering of ashes | £130 | £230 |
A 100% surcharge applies for weekend interments after 11:30am on Saturday through to public holidays.
Headstones and memorial plaques
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone foundation | £287 | £499 |
| Commemorative plaque preparation | £65 | £116 |
| Permission (no foundation needed) | £56 | £97 |
Exhumation and fees for private burial grounds are charged at cost – contact the council for a specific quote.
Fees verified 2026-08-12. Source: Aberdeenshire Council – burial ground charges.
About Aberdeenshire Council burial grounds
Aberdeenshire Council maintains burial grounds across one of Scotland’s largest local authority areas, covering 6,300 square miles from the Cairngorms to the North Sea coast. Contact Landscape Services on 01467 538267 or burialadminnorth@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for burial arrangements and lair availability.