Harlow cemetery fees – Parndon Wood Cemetery
Current burial and cemetery fees at Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium, Harlow, effective 1 January 2026. Parndon Wood is the principal cemetery serving Harlow, operated by Westerleigh Group in partnership with Harlow Council. It is located on Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4SF.
Non-residents pay approximately 25% more than residents for grave purchases. Interment fees are listed without a resident/non-resident distinction.
Children under 18 are buried at no charge to the family – fees are claimed directly from the Children’s Funeral Fund.
Grave purchase – Exclusive Right of Burial (50-year term)
Lawn section (headstone only)
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard grave | £2,650 | £3,313 |
Traditional section (full kerb sets permitted)
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard grave | £2,850 | £3,563 |
| Pathside grave | £3,850 | £4,813 |
| Roadside grave | £4,850 | £6,063 |
Interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult interment – single or double depth | £1,670 |
| Saturday surcharge | £110 |
| Sunday surcharge | £220 |
| Oversized coffin (over 6’8” × 28”) | £750 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Interment of cremated remains in grave plot | £375 |
Lease extension
| Term | Fee |
|---|---|
| 10-year extension | £570 |
| 25-year extension | £1,425 |
Reserve grave fee
A reserve grave fee of £750 applies when reserving a plot for future use.
Combined first-burial cost
A first burial requires both the ERB fee and the interment fee.
| Type | Resident total | Non-resident total |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave (ERB + interment) | £4,320 | £4,983 |
| Traditional standard grave (ERB + interment) | £4,520 | £5,233 |
About Parndon Wood Cemetery
Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium is the main burial ground for Harlow and the surrounding area in west Essex. It is managed by Westerleigh Group on behalf of the local authority. Enquiries can be directed to the cemetery office at 01279 620620 or parndonwood@westerleighgroup.co.uk.
Looking for cremation fees instead?
If you’re arranging a cremation rather than a burial, see Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow fees – it’s on the same Parndon Wood Road site as this cemetery, though cremation fees are set separately by Westerleigh Group.
Related pages
- Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow fees – cremation costs at the same site
- Funeral planning – comparing cremation and burial costs
- What to do when someone dies – practical next steps
Fees verified 2026-05-04, effective 1 January 2026. Source: Parndon Wood Cemetery – Burial Fees (January 2026).