Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon: non-resident burial costs 2.7x more

Last updated 13 June 2026

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council operates 15 cemeteries across one of Northern Ireland’s largest council areas, covering the cities of Armagh and Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, and a wide rural hinterland. The fees below are effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)

SectionResidentNon-resident
Burial right lease (100 years) – lawn section£473£1,050
Burial right lease (100 years) – surround section£578£1,050

Burial and interment fees

ServiceResidentNon-resident
Grave opening fee – adult£473£1,260
Cremated remains opening fee£90£180
Child opening fee (under 2 years)£52£52

Memorial permits

ServiceResidentNon-resident
Headstone lease fee (50 years)£90£180
Surround lease fee (50 years)£90£180
Memorial tablet£87£174

Fees verified 2026-06-13, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council – cemeteries.

About Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon cemeteries

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council manages 15 cemeteries across the Borough. For grave purchase and burial enquiries, contact Kernan Cemetery on 028 3833 9059 or the council’s central number on 0300 0300 900.