Bury council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Bury Council cemeteries, effective 2026/27. The grave purchase price includes the headstone permit. Non-residents pay close to double the resident rate on most fees.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 99 years)
The Exclusive Right of Burial is granted for 99 years and includes the headstone permit fee.
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard grave (up to 3 burials) | £1,339 | £2,335 |
| Single burial plot | £1,594 | – |
| Green burial plot | £1,594 | – |
| Cremated remains (ashes) plot | £514 | £986 |
| Baby plot (up to 3 years) | £344 | – |
Burial/interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial (private grave) | £1,002 | £1,832 |
| Green burial | £1,002 | – |
| Public grave burial | £420 | – |
| Cremated remains interment | £401 | £638 |
| Cremated remains scattering | £166 | – |
| Children under 18/stillborn | £320 | £650 (£320 plus a £330 non-resident addition) |
| Weekend/bank holiday surcharge | £457.50 | £915 |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel use (30 minutes) | £199 |
Headstone permit is included with new grave purchase (no separate fee).
Fees verified 2026-06-20. Source: Bury Council burial fees and charges.
Bury council cemeteries
Bury Council manages cemeteries across the borough, including Radcliffe Cemetery. Contact the bereavement services team to confirm available plots and arrange a burial.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between resident and non-resident fees? Residents of Bury borough pay the standard rate for grave purchase and burial. Non-residents – anyone living outside the borough – pay close to double for a standard grave (£2,335 vs £1,339), reflecting the fact that cemetery upkeep is funded by local council tax. If you’re arranging a burial for someone who lived outside Bury but wants to be buried near family in the borough, budget for the non-resident rate.
Is the headstone permit really included? Yes – unlike many councils that charge a separate memorial permit fee on top of the grave purchase price, Bury includes the headstone permit in the £1,339 (resident) or £2,335 (non-resident) grave purchase cost. You’ll still need to pay a monumental mason separately for the headstone itself.
How long does a grave purchase last? The Exclusive Right of Burial lasts 99 years. This gives the family the right to be buried in that plot and to place a memorial, but ownership of the land itself remains with the council.
Contact: Bury Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.