Hillingdon cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for the London Borough of Hillingdon, effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27 schedule). All fees increased by 10% from 1 April 2026. Hillingdon Council operates six cemeteries: Breakspear Cemetery (Ruislip), Cherry Lane Cemetery (Hayes), West Drayton Cemetery, Cowley Cemetery, Hillingdon Cemetery, and Uxbridge Cemetery. Breakspear Crematorium adjoins Breakspear Cemetery.
Children up to 17 years who lived in the borough are buried at no charge.
Lawn graves – new purchase (Exclusive Right of Burial)
| Depth | Resident purchase | Resident interment | Non-resident purchase | Non-resident interment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For 1 burial | £3,291 | £1,621 | £6,344 | £2,529 |
| For 2 burials | £3,291 | £1,733 | £6,344 | £2,730 |
| For 3 burials* | £3,291 | £1,957 | £6,344 | £3,136 |
*Three-burial depth is subject to ground conditions and may not always be possible.
Traditional/ordinary graves – new purchase
| Depth | Resident purchase | Resident interment | Non-resident purchase | Non-resident interment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For 1 burial | £4,407 | £1,621 | £9,196 | £2,529 |
| For 2 burials | £4,407 | £1,733 | £9,196 | £2,730 |
| For 3 burials* | £4,407 | £1,957 | £9,196 | £3,136 |
Woodland graves – West Drayton Cemetery
| Type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | £2,014 | £3,240 |
| Interment | £1,621 | £2,529 |
Muslim graves – Cherry Lane Cemetery (traditional section)
| Coffined burial | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | £4,407 | £9,196 |
| Interment | £1,621 | £2,529 |
| Uncoffined burial (lined) | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | £4,065 | £7,007 |
Muslim burials (coffined) are also available in the lawn section at West Drayton Cemetery at the lawn grave rates.
Reopening existing private graves
| Depth | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| For 1 further burial | £1,942 | £3,153 |
| For 2 further burials | £2,010 | £3,242 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment into a private grave (grave closed to full interments) | £775 | £1,223 |
| Cremated remains – grave still open for 1 further full interment | £993 | £1,532 |
| Scattering in cremation section or columbaria | £223 | £345 |
| New or re-opened cremation graves | £738 | £1,162 |
Weekend service
A surcharge of £350 applies to all weekend burial services (new from 1 April 2026).
About Hillingdon cemeteries
Hillingdon Council manages six cemeteries across the borough. Weekend burials are available – a surcharge of £350 applies to all weekend services from April 2026. Bookings are available 7 days a week at West Drayton, Cherry Lane, and Breakspear sites (except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day).
Children up to 17 years who resided in the borough are buried at no charge; one parent must be a borough resident, or the child must have been born in a borough hospital.
Fees effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27). Source: Hillingdon Council – Appendix H1 Fees and Charges 2026/27. Verified 2026-05-27.
Contact: Hillingdon Bereavement Services – 01895 250650 – cemeteries@hillingdon.gov.uk – Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, HA4 7SJ