Carleton and Layton cemetery fees – Blackpool
Blackpool Council operates two cemeteries – Carleton Cemetery and Crematorium, and Layton Cemetery, the borough’s largest with over 17,000 graves. Fees below are verified against the council’s published fee schedule.
Burial fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave (exclusive right of burial) | £1,295 | £2,590 |
| Adult burial/interment | £835 | £1,670 |
| Reopened grave interment | £955 | £1,910 |
| Brick grave reopen (includes shell building) | £2,205 | £4,410 |
| Burial under 18 (Children’s Funeral Fund) | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| New cremated remains grave (includes ERB and interment) | £1,000 | £2,000 |
| Cremated remains interment only (2ft depth, up to 4 sets) | £275 | £550 |
| Cremated remains interment (over 3ft depth) | £515 | £1,030 |
Non-residents of the borough pay 100% more than resident rates across all services.
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone without kerbs (includes first inscription) | £205 |
| Headstone with kerbs | £350 |
| Additional inscription (after first) | £81 |
| Vase permit | £105 |
| Wall tablet | £615 |
| Desk tablet permit | £136 |
Certificates and admin fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate of cremation | £38 |
| Certified copy of grave deeds | £38 |
| Certificate to transfer grave ownership | £38–£75 |
Fees verified 2026-08-06. Source: Blackpool Council cemetery and crematorium price list.
Blackpool’s two council cemeteries
Blackpool Council operates two cemeteries:
- Carleton Cemetery and Crematorium – Stocks Road, Blackpool FY6 7QS. Shares its site with Carleton Crematorium.
- Layton Cemetery – Talbot Road, Blackpool. The borough’s largest cemetery, established in 1873, with more than 17,000 graves.
Both cemeteries are administered together and share the fee schedule above. To confirm available plots and arrange a burial at either site, contact the bereavement services team directly.
Contact: Blackpool Council Bereavement Services, C/O Carleton Cemetery and Crematorium office, Stocks Road, Blackpool FY6 7QS. Telephone 01253 882541.