Norse Road and Foster Hill Road cemetery fees, Bedford
Current burial and cemetery fees for Bedford Borough Council, covering Norse Road Cemetery and Foster Hill Road Cemetery in Bedford, effective from 1 January 2026.
The exclusive right of burial at Bedford cemeteries is granted for a 75-year term. Non-resident fees are approximately twice the resident rate for interments. Children and infants are buried free of charge for residents; non-residents are charged a reduced rate.
Exclusive right of burial – grave purchase (75-year term)
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Earthen grave (9ft × 4ft) | £918 | £1,836 |
Note: the ERB fee is charged separately from the interment fee. Both must be paid for a new grave.
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial – earthen grave (single depth, up to 7ft) | £1,115 | £2,452 |
| Additional depth or width (per foot) | £202 | £202 |
| Infant burial chamber (inclusive of ERB) | £248 | £409 |
| Child burial chamber (inclusive of ERB) | £867 | £1,430 |
| Cremated remains in owned grave | £204 | £448 |
Children’s earthen grave interments are free of charge for both residents and non-residents.
Combined first-burial cost
| Type | Resident total | Non-resident total |
|---|---|---|
| Earthen grave ERB + adult interment | £2,033 | £4,288 |
About Bedford Borough Council cemeteries
Bedford Borough Council operates Norse Road Cemetery and Foster Hill Road Cemetery. Norse Road is Bedford’s principal cemetery, located in the north of the town and also home to Norse Road Crematorium. Foster Hill Road Cemetery is the town’s older burial ground.
Fees verified 2026-08-03, re-checked against the live source PDF with no change. Source: Bedford Borough Council – Norse Road Cemetery and Crematorium Fees, January 2026 (PDF).