Derby council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Derby City Council cemeteries, verified against the council’s published fee schedule effective January 2026.
Burial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Earthen grave (exclusive right of burial) | £1,468 |
| Casket/vaulted grave (exclusive right of burial) | £1,754 |
| Adult interment to 4’6” depth | £882 |
| Adult interment to 6ft depth | £1,036 |
| Vaulted grave interment | £1,666 |
| Child/stillborn burial | No charge |
Cremated remains fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremation grave (Garden of Remembrance) ERB | £279 |
| Premium cremation grave ERB | £418 |
| Cremated remains interment | £160 |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone up to 3’6” | £333 |
| Headstone up to 4’6” | £344 |
| Kerb set (7’x3’) | £284 |
| Plaque or tablet | £69 |
| Saturday funeral surcharge | £101/hour |
| Sunday/bank holiday surcharge | £152/hour |
Derby City Council does not differentiate between resident and non-resident pricing for cemetery fees.
Fees verified 2026-06-18. Effective 26 January 2026. Source: Derby City Council cemetery charges.
Derby council cemeteries
Derby City Council operates cemeteries including Nottingham Road Cemetery and others across the city. Contact the bereavement services team to confirm available plots and arrange a burial.
Contact: Derby City Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.