Cumberland council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Cumberland Council (covering Carlisle, Whitehaven, Workington and surrounding areas), from the 2026/27 fee schedule effective 1 April 2026.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Term | Standard grave fee |
|---|---|
| 30-year adult grave | £940 |
| 50-year adult grave | £1,550 |
| 30-year cremated remains grave | £325 |
| 50-year cremated remains grave | £535 |
| Baby/child grave 30-year (Children’s Funeral Fund) | £100 |
| Baby/child grave 50-year (Children’s Funeral Fund) | £130 |
Burial/interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult interment (18 and over) | £1,000 |
| Out-of-hours interment surcharge | +50% of interment fee |
| Cremated remains interment | £265 |
| Meadow burial | £800 |
| Extra depth (treble) surcharge | +30% |
| Out-of-area interment surcharge | +50% |
| Child (1 month to 17 years) | No charge |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone above 3ft | £650 |
| Headstone up to 3ft | £265 |
| Kerb surround | £850 |
| Vase | £100 |
| Additional inscription | £100 |
| Chapel use | £185 |
| Transfer of exclusive rights | £90 |
Fees verified 2026-06-18, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Cumberland Council fees and charges 2026/27.
Cumberland council cemeteries
Cumberland Council manages cemeteries across the region including sites in Carlisle, Whitehaven, Workington, and Maryport. Contact the bereavement services team to confirm available plots.
Contact: Cumberland Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.