Dumfries and Galloway Council covers Scotland’s largest unitary authority area by land mass, from the Solway Firth coast to the Southern Uplands. Burial lairs are typically purchased at the time of interment, though advance purchase schemes exist in some cemeteries.
There is no charge at all for burying a child under 18 or a stillborn baby – no lair fee and no interment fee, and this applies whether or not the family lives in the council area.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Burial plot (coffin) | £976 | £1,360 |
| Casket plot (ashes) | £488 | £680 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult coffin burial | £1,264 | £1,635 |
| Cremated remains burial | £310 | £466 |
| Children under 18 | Free | Free |
| Stillborn | Free | Free |
Weekend and holiday surcharges apply: Saturday 50%, Sunday and bank holidays 100%. No interments on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
Fees verified 2026-08-07. Source: Dumfries and Galloway Council – arrange a burial.
About Dumfries and Galloway burial grounds
Dumfries and Galloway Council maintains burial grounds across a region covering Dumfries, Stranraer, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Moffat, and many rural communities. The council sets all charges and issues lair certificates granting exclusive burial rights.