Brighton & Hove council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Brighton & Hove City Council cemeteries, effective 1 April 2026. All fees include VAT where applicable. Non-residents pay significantly higher rates – approximately 2.5 times the resident price.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Service | Brighton & Hove resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave (7’x3’, standard cemeteries) | £1,066 | £2,642 |
| Adult grave (7’x3’, Woodland Valley) | £1,155 | £2,864 |
| Adult ashes plot | £850 | £2,125 |
| Child ashes plot (specific locations) | £500 | £500 |
| Child grave (under 18) | No charge (CFF funded*) | No charge |
*Funded by the Children’s Funeral Fund for England.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Brighton & Hove resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial (Monday–Friday) | £1,331 | £3,327 |
| Ashes interment (adult) | £270 | £270 |
| Ashes interment (child) | £144 | £144 |
| Scattering ashes | £141 | £141 |
| Child/stillbirth burial | No charge | No charge |
Other services
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel fee at Woodvale (30 min, weekday) | £297 |
| Chapel fee at Woodvale (30 min, Saturday) | £361 |
Memorial permits
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single headstone (up to 2’6”) | £179 |
| Single headstone (over 2’6”) | £270 |
| Tablet memorial | £157 |
| Kerbset | £149 |
| Additional inscription | £80 |
| Transfer of burial rights | £91–£155 |
Fees verified 2026-08-13, effective 1 April 2026 subject to 6-month review. Source: Brighton & Hove City Council cemetery fees.
About Brighton & Hove Council cemeteries
Brighton & Hove City Council operates Woodvale Cemetery, Bear Road Cemetery, Downs Cemetery (including Woodland Valley), and New Fishersgate Cemetery. Contact the council’s bereavement services for plot availability.