Brackley Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Brackley Town Council in Northamptonshire, effective from 1 April 2026. Brackley Town Council manages the local cemetery serving the town of Brackley. Non-parishioners pay three times the parishioner rate – a significant premium for those who have not lived or died in the Brackley area.
Exclusive right of burial (grave purchase)
| Grave type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Earthen grave 7ft × 3ft – 75-year term | £1,100 |
| Garden of Rest plot 18” × 18” – 75-year term (cremated remains) | £550 |
Non-parishioners pay three times the fee. If a parishioner moves away more than five years before the funeral, non-parishioner rates apply.
Grave attendance and aftercare
The interment fee covers council staff attendance during plot preparation and interment, monitoring and top-ups, removal of floral tributes, and final grass seeding within 9–12 months. The burial itself is arranged separately through the funeral director.
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Standard grave (7ft × 3ft) – in addition to ERB | £825 |
| Reopening double grave (exclusive rights already held) | £400 |
| Cremated remains plot (18” × 18”) – in addition to ERB | £500 |
| Saturday interment surcharge | £110 |
All fees are charged in addition to the Exclusive Right of Burial fee. Non-parishioners pay triple the above rates.
Memorial and headstone permits
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Headstone not exceeding 3ft high × 2ft 6” wide (with base) | £280 |
| Tablet not exceeding 18” × 18” | £140 |
| Each additional inscription after the first | £80 |
Children’s burials
There is no charge for burials of children under 18 where the parent or guardian is a parishioner of the Town of Brackley.
About Brackley Cemetery
Brackley Cemetery is managed by Brackley Town Council in the market town of Brackley, south Northamptonshire. The cemetery includes a Garden of Rest for cremated remains. Parishioner status applies to residents and former residents of the Brackley town area.
For enquiries, contact Brackley Town Council directly.
Fees verified June 2026, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Brackley Town Council – Cemetery Charges 2026/27 (PDF).