City of London Cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for City of London Cemetery & Crematorium, effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27 schedule). The cemetery is located in Manor Park, Newham and is managed by the City of London Corporation. City of London residents (Square Mile) are entitled to a refund of 50% of the fee, up to a maximum of £596.50 – see “Square Mile resident refund” below for how this works.
New private graves
All fees include the first interment.
| Grave type | 30-year lease |
|---|---|
| Woodland grave | £3,553 |
| Heritage grave (reuse) | £4,723 |
| Heritage Roadside grave | £6,193 |
| Virgin soil lawn grave | £6,553 |
| Classic lawn grave (inc memorial) | £7,753 |
| Constructed vault | £49,463 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult burial – lawn grave | £1,963 |
| Child burial (under 16) | Free |
City of London residents are entitled to the same 50%-of-fee refund, up to £596.50, on burial fees – see “Square Mile resident refund” below.
Cremation fees
| Day | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | No service (drop-off) | £525 |
| Mon–Fri | 08:30–10:00 | £595 |
| Mon–Fri | 10:15–17:00 (40 min) | £1,193 |
| Saturday | 08:30–18:00 (60 min) | £1,642 |
| Sunday | 10:00–13:00 (60 min) | £1,903 |
Fees effective 1 April 2026. Source: City of London Cemetery and Crematorium – Fees and Charges 2026/27 Committee Report.
Additional cremation charges
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reduced/off-peak cremation | £631 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
| Webcast/streaming | £76 |
Verified 2026-07-11. Source: City of London Cemetery and Crematorium fee schedule.
Square Mile resident refund
City of London residents (within the Square Mile) are entitled to a refund equal to 50% of the fee, up to a maximum of £596.50, for cremations and burials carried out at the cemetery and crematorium. This means the refund itself varies by service – for example, 50% of the £525 drop-off cremation fee is £262.50, while the full £596.50 cap only applies once 50% of the fee reaches or exceeds that amount. This refund is not automatic – check with the crematorium office about how to claim it when booking.
The crematorium
The crematorium chapel seats 43 and offers webcast streaming of services. Verified 2026-07-11. Source: City of London Cemetery and Crematorium fee schedule.
About City of London Cemetery
City of London Cemetery & Crematorium is one of London’s largest burial grounds, covering over 200 acres in Manor Park. It is a Grade II listed landscape and serves as a park as well as an active cemetery. The site offers woodland burial, heritage graves, lawn graves, and a range of cremation services. The Cemetery is managed by the City of London Corporation and is open to all – City of London residency is not required.
The cemetery was founded in 1854 and opened in 1856; the crematorium was added afterwards and its building was rebuilt in 1971.
Contact: City of London Cemetery – 020 8530 2151 – www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cemetery