Gedling Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Gedling Borough Council, effective 1 April 2026. Gedling Borough Council manages cemeteries at Carlton and Redhill (Arnold), serving communities in the eastern suburbs of Nottingham. The council states a “125% surcharge” applies to fees for anyone not resident within the Gedling Borough Council area – its published schedule lists only resident fees, with no separate non-resident total shown, so the exact non-resident amount is best confirmed with the council when you enquire. For enquiries, contact the council at enquiries@gedling.gov.uk or 0115 901 3901.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
ERB grants in Gedling’s cemeteries are issued for a 50-year term. Advance pre-purchase of grave plots is not permitted.
| Plot type | Resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Lawn section (all cemeteries) | £1,174 |
| Lawn section A10 – Carlton Cemetery only | £1,424 |
| Traditional section (all cemeteries) | £1,728 |
| Concrete burial chamber (up to 3 interments, Carlton) | £2,054 |
The non-resident surcharge applies to these fees too (see above).
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | £1,190 |
| Child (stillborn to 17 years) | £1,190 |
| Late arrival (after 30 minutes) | £250 |
| Chapel hire | £207 |
The non-resident surcharge applies to these fees too (see above).
Note: children’s funerals may be partially or fully funded through the government’s Children’s Funeral Fund for England. Families should contact the council for guidance.
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Burial or scattering – adult | £256 |
| Scattering on existing grave | £174 |
| Scattering in Garden of Rest | £131 |
The non-resident surcharge applies to these fees too (see above).
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Headstone, plaque, or vase permit | £456 |
| Kerb permit (traditional section only) | £316 |
| Bronze plaque with fitting | £425 |
| Additional inscription | £120 |
The non-resident surcharge applies to these fees too (see above).
About Gedling cemeteries
Gedling Borough Council manages Carlton Cemetery and Redhill Cemetery (Arnold), serving the densely populated eastern suburbs of Nottingham. Carlton Cemetery offers a Muslim section, which is available Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) at standard fees plus an additional brick vault charge if required. Chapels at both cemeteries seat approximately 45 people with room for 12 standing, and include hearing loop systems, organs, hymn books, and CD/cassette players.
Contact: 0115 901 3901 | enquiries@gedling.gov.uk
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Gedling Borough Council – Cemetery fees and charges.