Colchester City Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium, located on Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8RU. The cemetery is managed by an independent trust operating on behalf of Colchester City Council. Fees shown are effective from 1 April 2026.
There is no resident or non-resident pricing distinction at Colchester Cemetery – all fees are the same regardless of the deceased’s place of residence.
Grave purchase – Exclusive Right of Burial
| Type | Term | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard grave | 50 years | £950 |
| Standard grave | 100 years | £1,420 |
| Heritage grave | 50 years | £1,230 |
| Heritage grave | 100 years | £1,870 |
| Ashes grave | 50 years | £450 |
| Ashes grave | 100 years | £665 |
| Baby grave | 50 years | £250 |
| Baby grave | 100 years | £410 |
Heritage graves are in the older part of the cemetery and are subject to different dimensions and conditions. Contact the cemetery for availability.
Interment fees
| Grave type | Depth | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard grave | Single | £980 |
| Standard grave | Double | £1,130 |
| Standard grave | Triple | £1,310 |
| Heritage grave | Single | £1,280 |
| Heritage grave | Double | £1,500 |
| Heritage grave | Triple | £1,670 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ashes interment | £295 |
| Ashes exhumation | £470 |
| Scattering of ashes from elsewhere | £110 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Memorial permit | £140 |
| Exclusive memorial rights (10 years) | £160 |
| Transfer of grave ownership | £110 |
Other fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Service in crematorium chapel (for a burial) | £440 |
Combined first-burial cost
A full first burial requires both the ERB purchase and the interment fee.
| Type | Total |
|---|---|
| New standard adult grave (50yr ERB + single interment) | £1,930 |
| New standard adult grave (50yr ERB + double interment) | £2,080 |
About Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium
Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium is at Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RU. The site serves both burial and cremation needs for Colchester and the surrounding area. The cemetery includes traditional and lawn sections, and also operates the Colchester Crematorium.
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Source: Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium – Fees and charges (April 2026 PDF).
Contact: Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium – 01206 282950 | cemetery@colchester.gov.uk