Hastings cemetery fees
Current burial fees for Hastings Borough Council cemeteries, verified against the council’s published 2026 fee schedule effective 1 April 2026. These are burial fees for the Borough Cemetery on The Ridge – Hastings Crematorium is a separate facility with its own fee schedule. Looking for cremation costs instead? See our Hastings Crematorium fees guide.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 50-year term)
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Lawned section | £1,244 | £2,488 |
| Natural burial | £626 | £1,252 |
| Non-lawned traditional | £2,004 | £4,008 |
| Cremated remains plot | £1,012 | £2,024 |
| Children under 18 | No charge | No charge |
Non-resident fees are double the resident rate, unless the deceased was a resident at the date of death.
Burial/interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial (19 and over) | £953 | £1,906 |
| Cremated remains interment (specific plot) | £167 | £334 |
| Children under 18 | No charge | No charge |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone/tablet/vase (up to 2ft, includes first inscription) | £134 |
| Memorial over 2ft in height | £214 |
| Full-size kerbstone set | £214 |
| Memorial with full kerbstone set | £251 |
| Chapel use (includes organ) | £285 |
| Adjoining plot reservation (10-year period) | £304 |
Fees verified 2026-06-18, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Hastings Borough Council burial and cremation fees 2026.
Hastings council cemeteries
Hastings Borough Council operates the Borough Cemetery on The Ridge, Hastings. Contact the bereavement services team to confirm plot availability and arrange a burial.
Contact: Hastings Borough Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.