Arun District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Arun District Council in West Sussex. Arun District Council operates cemeteries serving the communities of Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Arundel, and surrounding areas.
Non-residents pay three times the stated fee for all services, unless the deceased resided in the district for two or more years. Children under 18 are buried free of charge. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
Exclusive right of burial grants a 30-year term and can be renewed every 5 years. Fees below are the resident rate; non-residents pay triple.
| Plot type | Resident fee | 5-year extension |
|---|---|---|
| Single depth grave (9ft × 4ft) | £1,456 | £276 |
| Double depth grave | £1,688 | £317 |
| Treble depth grave | £1,961 | £386 |
| Walled vault (9ft × 4ft) | £1,825 | £332 |
| Cremated remains plot | £622 | £133 |
Non-resident equivalent: single depth grave £4,368; cremated remains plot £1,866.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident fee |
|---|---|
| Single depth burial (up to 4ft 6ins) | £1,709 |
| Double depth burial (up to 6ft) | £2,015 |
| Treble depth burial (up to 8ft) | £2,317 |
| Cremated remains interment | £418 |
| Scattering cremated remains | £73 |
| Child under 18 | No charge |
Non-resident rate is three times the resident fee for all interment services.
Memorial and headstone fees
The exclusive right to erect a memorial (EREM) is granted for a 30-year term and can be extended every 5 years. Fees vary by memorial type.
| Memorial type | EREM fee (30 years) | 5-year extension |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave memorial | £426 | £104 |
| Lawn grave with 4ft kerb | £571 | £129 |
| Traditional grave with full kerb and chippings | £963 | £164 |
| Cremated remains grave | £400 | £100 |
| Memorial vase, tablet or plaque | £180 | £63 |
| Wall inscription (hand cut) | £87 | – |
About Arun cemeteries
Arun District Council manages cemeteries across West Sussex, including sites in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. The resident rate applies to those who resided in the Arun district for at least two years at the time of death. Non-residents – including those who moved out of the district – pay triple fees, though exceptions may apply for those who moved to care or nursing homes outside the area.
For enquiries, contact the Cemeteries Service at Bognor Regis Town Hall, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1LD.
Fees effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27). Source: Arun District Council – Cemetery Fees and Charges. Verified 2026-05-27.