Cannock Chase District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Cannock Chase District Council, effective 1 April 2026. The council operates two main cemeteries: Stile Cop Cemetery and the newer Cannock Chase Cemetery. Grave space purchase prices differ slightly between sites.
Non-residents of the district pay double the resident rate for all burial fees. Children under 18, and stillborn babies after 24 weeks, are buried at no charge – there is also no charge for the grave space purchase for children’s graves.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Cemetery | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Stile Cop Cemetery | £1,099 | £2,198 |
| Cannock Chase Cemetery | £1,112 | £2,224 |
| Walled graves, vaults, American-style caskets | £1,696 | £3,392 |
| Cremated remains plot | £545 | £1,090 |
| Children’s grave space | No charge | No charge |
Burial and interment fees
The interment fee at Cannock includes excavation and the burial itself in a single charge.
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial – single grave, new excavation and interment | £444 | £888 |
| Adult burial – double grave, new excavation (first interment) | £881 | £1,762 |
| Reopening of a purchased grave, including interment | £734 | £1,468 |
| Public grave, excavation only | £545 | £1,090 |
| Children and young people under 18, stillborn (24+ weeks) | No charge | No charge |
Additional charges apply for oversized coffins: £92 for a coffin over 6 ft 8 in in length, and £92 for one over 28 in in width. A £77 charge applies if the interment form isn’t provided at least 48 hours before the interment.
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains – grave excavation and interment | £298 | £596 |
| Cremated remains – reopening of purchased grave | £298 | £596 |
| Scattering of cremated remains | £120 | £240 |
Memorial fees (sample)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone or other approved memorial | £329 |
| Additional inscription | £150 |
| Cremated remains plaque | £205 |
| Additional inscription on a cremated remains plaque | £125 |
| Stone vase | £163 |
About Cannock Chase cemeteries
Cannock Chase District Council operates Stile Cop Cemetery and the newer Cannock Chase Cemetery. Cannock Chase Cemetery opened in recent years to address capacity at Stile Cop. For burial enquiries, contact the council’s bereavement services team via the Cannock Chase District Council website.
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Cannock Chase District Council – Cemeteries.