Halton council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Halton Borough Council cemeteries – covering Widnes, Peel House, Runcorn, and Halton Cemeteries. Fees are for 2026/2027.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 50-year term)
| Service | HBC resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave (up to 3 burials) | £1,220 | £2,440 |
| New grave (up to 2 burials) | £1,077 | £2,153 |
| New grave (1 burial, incl. underground vault/Muslim) | £2,227 | £3,590 |
| Cremated remains grave (holds 4 sets) | £643 | £1,286 |
| Additional 25-year extension (to give 75 years) | £936 | £1,854 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | HBC resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (incl. organ/body parts) | £1,289 | £2,578 |
| Cremated remains (18”) | £255 | £509 |
| Two sets of cremated remains (18”) | £398 | £796 |
| Cremated remains at depth – 2 interments left (6ft) | £1,151 | £2,302 |
| Cremated remains at depth – 3 interments left (7ft 6) | £1,289 | £2,578 |
| Under 18 | Free at purchase (government reimbursed) | – |
Memorial permits
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New headstone permit | £239 |
| Additional inscription | £68 |
| Vase/tablet/book permit | £93 |
| Refix to NAMM standard | No charge |
Chapel use
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Burial service at Widnes Crematorium (30 minutes) | £325 |
Non-residents pay approximately double the resident rate.
Fees verified 2026-07-09, 2026/2027 schedule. Page last updated 2026-09-07 with opening times. Source: Halton Borough Council cemeteries and crematorium charges.
Cemetery opening times
The same seasonal opening hours apply to all four Halton cemeteries – Widnes, Peel House, Runcorn, and Halton Cemetery – so there’s one schedule to check whichever side of the borough you’re visiting.
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 1 November – 31 January | 9am – 4:30pm |
| 1 February – 28 February | 9am – 6pm |
| 1 March – 31 March | 9am – 7pm |
| 1 April – 31 August | 9am – 8pm |
| 1 September – 31 October | 9am – 7pm |
Gates open at 9am year-round; only the closing time changes with the season. Source: Halton Borough Council – burial at a Halton cemetery.
About Halton Borough Council cemeteries
Halton Borough Council’s cemeteries serve the Widnes and Runcorn areas of Cheshire.
Widnes side:
- Widnes Cemetery, Birchfield Road, Widnes – shares its grounds with Widnes Crematorium.
- Peel House Cemetery, Incline Way, Widnes – Halton’s newest cemetery, opened in 2020 on the former Fairfield High School site.
Runcorn side:
- Runcorn Cemetery, Langdale Road, Runcorn.
- Halton Cemetery, by Shopping City, Runcorn.
Contact the bereavement services team for plot availability and to arrange a burial.