Cheshire East council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Cheshire East Council cemeteries, verified against the council’s published fee schedule.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Purchase type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| At need (purchased at time of funeral) | £1,599 | £3,198 |
| Pre-need (purchased in advance) | £1,759 | £3,518 |
Non-resident fees are double the resident rate.
Burial/interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grave opening to 4’6” (single interment, no further burials) | £1,134 |
| Grave opening to 6’6” (first interment, two-person plot) | £1,267 |
| Cremated remains interment (single) | £296 |
| Second cremated remains interment (additional) | £148 |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permission to erect a new memorial (on a grave purchased after 1 April 2025) | £156 |
| Amend existing memorial or re-guild inscription | £75 |
| Memorial safety works | No charge |
| Grave selection | £100 |
| Transfer of grave ownership | £69 |
Fees verified 2026-07-10, updated by the council 3 September 2025. Source: Cheshire East Council cremation, burial and related fees and charges.
Cheshire East cemeteries
Cheshire East Council operates cemeteries across the borough, including sites in Macclesfield, Crewe, and surrounding areas. Contact the bereavement services team to confirm plot availability and arrange a burial.
Contact: Cheshire East Bereavement Services – available via the council website.