Elmbridge cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Elmbridge Borough Council, verified August 2026. Elmbridge BC operates seven cemeteries across the borough – Cobham, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Molesey, Hersham, Burvale and Long Ditton – and the fees below apply across all of them. For enquiries, visit the council’s cemetery services pages or contact the council directly.
Resident rates apply to those living within the Elmbridge borough. Non-residents pay three times the resident rate across all services – one of the higher non-resident premiums in Surrey.
The seven Elmbridge cemeteries
| Cemetery | Location |
|---|---|
| Cobham Cemetery | Tilt Road, Cobham |
| Weybridge Cemetery | Brooklands Lane, Weybridge |
| Walton-on-Thames Cemetery | Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames |
| Molesey Cemetery | Walton Road, East Molesey |
| Hersham Cemetery | Falmouth Road, Hersham |
| Burvale Cemetery | Burwood Road, Hersham |
| Long Ditton Cemetery | Rectory Lane, Long Ditton |
Elmbridge has no cemetery of its own in Esher – residents there are served by Cobham Cemetery, the nearest facility.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
An exclusive right of burial (ERB) grants the holder the right to decide who is buried in the grave and to apply to erect a memorial. The Elmbridge term is 99 years – one of the longest standard terms offered by any English council.
| Plot type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial plot (over 12 years) | £2,255 | £6,765 |
| Child plot (stillborn to 12 years) | £753 | £2,259 |
| Cremated remains plot | £782 | £2,346 |
| Transfer of exclusive rights | £124 | £372 |
| Selection fee (premium plot choice) | £1,266 | £3,798 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (over 12 years) | £1,879 | £5,637 |
| Additional casket charge | £113 | £339 |
| Child interment (12 months to 12 years) | £803 | £2,409 |
| Stillborn or under 12 months | No charge | No charge |
| Cremated remains interment | £571 | £1,713 |
| Scattering of ashes | £310 | £930 |
About Elmbridge Borough Council cemeteries
Elmbridge Borough Council operates seven cemeteries across north-west Surrey – Cobham, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Molesey, Hersham (Burvale and Hersham Cemetery), and Long Ditton. The council’s 99-year ERB term is notably longer than the 50–75 year terms typical elsewhere in Surrey. Non-residents pay three times the resident rate – check residency status before contacting the council, as the definition may have specific qualifying criteria.
Fees verified 2026-08-06. Source: Elmbridge Borough Council – Cemeteries fees and charges.