Hertsmere Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Hertsmere Borough Council’s Allum Lane Cemetery in Borehamwood, effective 1 April 2026.
Non-residents (those living outside the borough) pay four times the resident rate. Hertsmere Borough encompasses Potters Bar, Borehamwood, Bushey, and Radlett.
Grave purchase and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Grave plot (exclusive right of burial) | £1,460 | £5,840 |
| Interment (first burial) | £990 | £3,960 |
| Re-open grave for 2nd interment | £990 | £3,960 |
| Re-open grave for 3rd interment | £990 | £3,960 |
| Casket – additional fee | £520 | £2,080 |
| Cremated remains – exclusive rights for ashes plot | £730 | £2,920 |
| New ashes plot | £1,095 | £4,380 |
| Re-open ashes plot | £365 | £1,460 |
| Common grave | £990 | – |
| Scattering of ashes | £135 | – |
| Scattering of ashes under headstone (final interment) | £135 | – |
| Mason permit application | £100 + VAT | – |
| Transfer of deeds at time of death of owner | Free | – |
| Transfer of deeds at any other time | £145 + VAT | – |
Children under 2 years: free. Children aged 2–18: dependent on age.
Combined first-burial cost
| Type | Resident total | Non-resident total |
|---|---|---|
| Grave plot + interment | £2,450 | £9,800 |
About Hertsmere Borough Council cemeteries
Hertsmere Borough Council operates Allum Lane Cemetery in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The cemetery serves residents of Potters Bar, Borehamwood, Bushey, Radlett, and surrounding areas within the borough.
Fees verified 2026-06-01. Source: Hertsmere Borough Council – Allum Lane Cemetery fees and forms. 2026/27 fees also confirmed in the Hertsmere Register of Fees and Charges 2026/27.