Argyll and Bute Council operates burial grounds across one of Scotland’s most rural and geographically dispersed areas, covering mainland peninsulas, islands, and remote communities from Helensburgh to the Mull of Kintyre. Fees effective from 1 April 2026.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard burial lair | £1,425 | £2,850 |
| Lair for casket only | £293 | £586 |
| Woodland/green burial lair | £2,858 | – |
Non-residents pay a 100% surcharge (double the resident rate). Exemptions apply for those who lived permanently in the area within 10 years of death, individuals relocated by the council into long-term care, and deceased service members.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment / reopening lair | £1,210 | £2,420 |
| Cremated remains (minimum depth) | £273 | £546 |
| Cremated remains (greater depth) | £1,210 | £2,420 |
| Woodland/green burial service | £1,210 | – |
| Saturday, Sunday or public holiday surcharge | £451 | – |
| Scattering of ashes | £209 | – |
| Children under 18 | Free | Free |
Memorial and mason fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard memorial permission | £236 |
| Semi-recumbent book memorial | £115 |
| Cemetery plaque | £115 |
| Inscribed memorial plaque | £392 |
| Memorial kerbstone (10 years) | £392 |
| Headstone (Tiree only) | £302 |
Administrative fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer of title deeds | £78 |
| Register extract/search | £45 |
| Lair return administration | 10% of purchase price |
Exhumation
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard exhumation | £1,295 |
| Casket exhumation (per hour) | £84 |
Fees verified 2026-08-12, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Argyll and Bute Council – cremation and burial fees.
About Argyll and Bute burial grounds
Argyll and Bute covers a vast and varied area including Oban, Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh, and numerous island communities. The council maintains burial grounds across the region, with services operating under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016.