Derry City and Strabane District Council manages municipal cemeteries across the north-west of Northern Ireland, covering Derry/Londonderry, Strabane, and the surrounding rural area. The fees below are effective from 1 April 2026.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Grave purchase (ERB) | £250 | £430 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| First opening – adult | £220 |
| Second opening – adult | £210 |
| Children under 18 / stillborn | Free |
The interment fee is the same for residents and non-residents.
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Burial of cremated remains | £68 |
The cremated remains interment fee applies equally to residents and non-residents.
Memorial permits
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone erection permit | £70 |
Administrative fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Genealogy inquiry | £6.50 |
| Duplicate grant issuance | £45 |
| Transfer of registration | £45 |
| Exhumation | £1,450 |
Fees verified 2026-06-13, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Derry City and Strabane District Council – burial charges.
About Derry City and Strabane cemeteries
Derry City and Strabane District Council provides municipal cemetery services across the north-west of Northern Ireland. For burial enquiries, call 028 7136 2615 (Derry) or 028 7125 3253 (Strabane), or email the council’s general enquiries address at info@derrystrabane.com.