Edinburgh council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for the City of Edinburgh Council, effective 2026/27. Edinburgh manages 43 cemeteries and churchyards across the city. No resident/non-resident pricing distinction applies.
Grave purchase (right of burial)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Right of Burial with Certificate (standard grave) | £1,670 |
| Right of Green Burial with Certificate | £1,775 |
| Cremated remains – Right of Burial | £984 |
| Duplicate certificate | £110 |
| Transfer of certificate | £110 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult interment – Monday to Friday | £1,457 |
| Adult interment – Saturday (until 11:00) | £1,838 |
| Adult interment – Sunday or bank holiday | £2,042 |
| Double adult interment – Monday to Friday | £2,200 |
| Double adult interment – Saturday | £2,491 |
| Double adult interment – Sunday or bank holiday | £2,816 |
| Child interment (up to 18 years) | Free |
Cremated remains
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment (Monday to Friday) | £310 |
| Cremated remains interment (Saturday until 11:00) | £443 |
| Cremated remains interment (Sunday or bank holiday) | £494 |
| Garden of Remembrance (with attendance, Mon–Fri) | £270 |
| Garden of Remembrance (double, with attendance) | £407 |
| Garden of Remembrance (Saturday, with attendance) | £316 |
Memorial and monument fees
Fees below are subject to VAT at the standard rate.
| Service | Net fee | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete foundation for adult memorial | £427 | £512 |
| Double concrete foundation | £539 | £647 |
| Preparation where no foundation required | £137 | £164 |
| Baby memorial plaque | £70 | £84 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 2026/27. Source: City of Edinburgh Council Bereavement Service Charges 2026-2027.
About Edinburgh cemeteries
The City of Edinburgh Council manages 43 cemeteries and churchyards, including notable historic burial grounds such as Mortonhall, Seafield, and Piershill cemeteries. The council also operates Mortonhall Crematorium. Contact the Bereavement Service on 0131 200 2000 for plot availability.
Contact: City of Edinburgh Council bereavement services – www.edinburgh.gov.uk/burials-cremations