Blackburn with Darwen cemetery and crematorium fees
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council operates Blackburn Cemetery and Darwen Cemetery, along with Pleasington Crematorium. Fees are charged separately for residents and non-residents – the non-resident rate applies only where both the deceased and the applicant are non-residents. If either party is a resident, standard fees apply.
Grave purchase (includes right to erect a memorial)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave | £1,685 | £2,400 |
| Child under 18 (includes right to erect memorial) | £540 | £1,010 |
| Foetus (under 24 weeks) | £150 | £275 |
| Cremated remains plot (standard, includes RTE) | £1,035 | £1,300 |
| Cremated remains plot – Heather section (includes RTE) | £1,295 | £1,730 |
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult – 1 space | £675 | £940 |
| Adult – 2 spaces | £725 | £1,035 |
| Adult – 3 spaces | £860 | £1,120 |
| Child under 18 | £200 | £280 |
| Foetus | £105 | £155 |
| Cremated remains | £155 | £260 |
| Cremated remains – second deceased at same time | £77.50 | – |
Weekend interment surcharges
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult – 1 space | £1,165 | £1,630 |
| Adult – 2 spaces | £1,260 | £1,705 |
| Adult – 3 spaces | £1,560 | £1,825 |
| Child under 18 | £280 | £405 |
| Foetus | £255 | £265 |
| Cremated remains | £285 | £450 |
Cremation fees (Pleasington Crematorium)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult cremation | £1,085 |
| Child under 18 (including foetus over 24 weeks) | £680 |
| Early 9:15am only (30 minutes) | £825 |
| No service – 8:15am and 8:45am only | £515 |
| Strewing remains from other crematoria | £105 |
| Chapel hire | £370 |
| Extra chapel time (double time slot) | £370 |
Memorial and other fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Memorial headstone (grave bought prior to 1 April 2013) | £290 |
| Children’s kerb set | £140 |
| Mini kerb set (cremated remains) | £140 |
| Vase, slab or tablet | £80 |
| Replacement memorial | £80 |
| Additional inscription or re-faced | £65 |
| Kerb-set / marble edgings | £260 |
| Extended landings or concrete around grave | £260 |
| Concrete-lined grave – 1 space | £1,300 |
| Concrete-lined grave – 2 spaces | £1,500 |
| Timbers (full) | £260 |
| Timbers (half) | £130 |
| Copy of grave deed | £60 |
| Transfer of exclusive right of burial | £80 |
| Grave search | £15–£60 |
| Finding and locating a grave on request | £65 |
| Use of lighting in winter (each) | £60 |
| Overtime / late fee | £65 per half hour |
Memorial bench fees (cemetery fees only)
| Lease | Fee |
|---|---|
| 100-year lease | £1,650 |
| 20-year lease | £365 |
| 10-year lease | £250 |
Fees verified 2026-08-19. Source: Blackburn with Darwen bereavement services fees and charges.
Contact: Pleasington Crematorium, Tower Road, Blackburn, BB2 6AF. Tel: 01254 202021.
The fees above are what Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council charges for the grave, the interment and the cremation at Pleasington Crematorium. The funeral director’s own charges are separate and paid on top. Our directory of funeral directors in Blackburn with Darwen lists every firm with premises in Blackburn, Darwen and Rishton, along with the prices each one publishes.