Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The council operates Hinckley Cemetery on Ashby Road and additional cemeteries across the borough.
Resident fees apply to anyone who lives within the Hinckley special expense area. If either the deceased or the grave purchaser lived outside this area, double fees apply. An exception exists for people who lived in Hinckley for at least 25 years but moved outside the area within the last 10 years for health or welfare reasons.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
All ERB grants are for 70 years.
| Plot type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| 5’ × 3’ casket plot (up to 2 interments) | £425 | £850 |
| 8’ × 4’ casket plot (up to 4 interments) | £810 | £1,620 |
| Children’s grave (within Hinckley) | No charge | £270–£540 |
| Plot reservation | £142 (flat fee, no resident/non-resident split published) | £142 (flat fee, no resident/non-resident split published) |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult single depth interment | £600 | £1,200 |
| Adult double depth interment | £695 | £1,390 |
| Adult triple depth interment | £800 | £1,600 |
| Burial of children under 18 | No charge | No charge |
| Stillborn and children under 1 month | No charge | No charge |
| Soil removal from graveside (on request) | £150 (flat fee, no resident/non-resident split published) | £150 (flat fee, no resident/non-resident split published) |
Cremated remains fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment (single depth) | £180 | £360 |
| Scattering of cremated remains | £130 | £260 |
Memorial fees
Fees apply at Ashby Road Cemetery, effective 1 April 2026.
| Memorial type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monument or memorial (up to 105cm wide × 120cm high) | £190 |
| Smaller memorial (up to 50cm high) | £110 |
| Kerb memorial in garden of rest | £155 |
| Remembrance wall plaque | £130 |
| Additional inscription | £90 |
About Hinckley & Bosworth cemeteries
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council manages burial grounds across the borough including Hinckley Cemetery on Ashby Road. The cemetery serves Hinckley and the surrounding Leicestershire villages.
Contact: Cemetery Services – 01455 238141
Fees verified 2026-07-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council – Hinckley Cemetery.