Banbury Town Council cemetery fees
Banbury Town Council operates two cemeteries: Southam Road Cemetery and Hardwick Hill Cemetery, both located in Banbury, Oxfordshire. These fees apply for the 2026/27 financial year. Non-residents pay three times the resident rate for all interment and grave purchase fees. Burial charges are waived for anyone under 18 who was a Banbury Town resident.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 75-year term)
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn section (over 12 years) | £430 | £1,290 |
| General section – Hardwick Hill only | £480 | £1,440 |
| Cremated remains section | £240 | £720 |
| Columbarium | £810 | £2,430 |
| Child (12 years and under) | £220 | £660 |
| Muslim area – over 12 years | £480 | £1,440 |
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial – lawn section (single depth) | £490 | £1,470 |
| Adult burial – lawn section (double depth) | £410 | £1,230 |
| Adult burial – lawn section (treble depth) | £530 | £1,590 |
| Reopen grave (single depth) | £400 | £1,200 |
| Adult burial – general section, Hardwick Hill (single) | £660 | £1,980 |
| Cremated remains – urn of ashes | £145 | £435 |
| Child (over 1 month – 4 years) | £72 | £216 |
| Child (5 – 11 years) | £105 | £315 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone (up to 91.5cm height) – Southam Road & Hardwick Hill | £170 |
| Headstone – Hardwick Hill G, H, J, K Lawns (beam mounted) | £130 |
| Miniature headstone or tablet | £200 |
| Adult kerbstones (excluding headstone) | £215 |
| Additional inscription | £75 |
| Columbarium inscription | £55 |
| Temporary wooden marker | £68 |
Weekend and additional charges
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Saturday burial (pre-arranged, booked by Thursday 3pm) | £390 |
| Saturday ashes interment | £155 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Effective 2026/27. Source: Banbury Town Council cemetery fees and charges 2026/27.
Contact: Banbury Town Council – 01295 250340 or info@banbury.gov.uk. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5QB. Monday–Thursday 9am–4:45pm, Friday 9am–4pm.