Havant Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Havant Borough Council, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The council operates three cemeteries – Havant, Warblington and Waterlooville – and grants a 50-year Exclusive Right of Burial (ERB) for new graves. Non-residents pay double all published fees. Fees rose by 8.80% from the 2025/26 schedule.
When you purchase a grave, you purchase the exclusive right of burial in that grave for 50 years. No burial can take place without the grant holder’s permission.
Interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Person under 16 years | Free | Free |
| Adult – new grave, single depth | £1,275 | £2,550 |
| Adult – new grave, double depth | £1,531 | £3,062 |
| Reopen existing grave | £903 | £1,806 |
Exclusive right of burial (50-year term)
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult section – earthen grave (50 years, includes certificate) | £1,594 | £3,188 |
| Children’s section – earthen grave (50 years, includes certificate) | £422 | £844 |
Cremated remains
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment (adult section) | £371 | £742 |
| Natural burial area – interment of ashes (no casket) | £371 | £742 |
| Natural burial area – single depth grave | £1,089 | £2,178 |
Garden of Rest
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Old Garden of Rest – interment of cremated remains | £592 | £1,184 |
| Old Garden of Rest – exclusive right of burial (50 years) | £422 | £844 |
| Old Garden of Rest – interment of additional casket | £371 | £742 |
| Old Garden of Rest – right to place a plaque | £74 | £148 |
| New Garden of Rest – exclusive right of burial | £371 | £742 |
| New Garden of Rest – right to erect memorial (10 years) | £223 | £446 |
| New Garden of Rest – subsequent cremated remains burial | £371 | £742 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Right to erect a memorial | £223 | £446 |
| Right to place a stone vase | £90 | £180 |
| Memorial and full kerb (headmaster section only) | £260 | £520 |
| Replacement of existing kerb set | £187 | £374 |
| Natural burial area – memorial plaque | £297 | £594 |
| Natural burial area – memorial cleaning | £34 | £67 |
Miscellaneous fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer of exclusive right of burial | £61 |
| Exhumation | At cost |
Fees verified 2026-08-03, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Havant Borough Council – Fees and Charges Schedule 2026/27 (the current live schedule linked from the council’s own prices for council services page).
About Havant cemeteries, including Warblington natural burial ground
Havant Borough Council manages three cemeteries: Havant Cemetery, Warblington Cemetery and Waterlooville Cemetery. Warblington also has a dedicated natural burial area, where ashes and single-depth graves are interred without a casket in a more informal, wildlife-friendly setting – priced separately above under “Cremated remains.” Cemetery staff are usually available from 9am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm Monday to Friday. For enquiries, contact Havant Borough Council bereavement services.
Contact: Havant Borough Council | Havant cemeteries information