Dover District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Dover District Council in Kent. Dover District Council operates cemeteries in the district; the main cemetery is Charlton Cemetery in Dover. All interment charges are doubled for non-borough residents – a non-resident is any person who was not living in the Dover district at the time of death.
The resident rate for opening a new grave – combining the exclusive right of burial and single-depth interment fee – is £2,200.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Plot type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave space | £1,000 | £2,000 |
| Child under 12 years | No charge | – |
| Child in Children’s Cemetery Area | No charge | – |
| Cremated remains grave / ashes plot | £285 | £570 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult/child 12+ – single depth (new grave) | £1,200 | £2,400 |
| Adult/child 12+ – single depth (reopen) | £920 | £1,840 |
| Adult/child 12+ – double depth (new grave) | £1,475 | £2,950 |
| Adult/child 12+ – double depth (reopen) | £1,175 | £2,350 |
| Adult/child 12+ – triple depth | £1,750 | £3,500 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Interment of cremated remains | £285 | £570 |
Additional fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| One-off maintenance contribution (coffin burials) | £550 |
| Chapel use | £250 |
| Transfer of exclusive right of burial | £103 |
| Memorial / headstone erection permit | £270 |
About Dover cemeteries
Dover District Council operates Charlton Cemetery in Dover. Children under 12 are buried at no charge. All fees are payable in advance. For enquiries, contact the Burials team on 01304 872458 or email burials@dover.gov.uk.
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Source: Dover District Council – Cemetery Charges.