Horsham District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Horsham District Council, effective 1 April 2026. Horsham DC operates Hills Cemetery on Guildford Road, Horsham (RH12 1TT), serving the town of Horsham and surrounding communities in West Sussex. For enquiries, contact the Cemeteries Administrator at 01403 253191 or by email at cemeteries@horsham.gov.uk.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
An exclusive right of burial (ERB) grants the holder the right to be interred in the grave and to apply to erect a memorial for the duration of the grant period.
| Plot type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Adult grave (exclusive right of burial) | £2,100 |
| Cremated remains plot | £950 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Adult interment (aged 16 or over) | £810 |
| Cremated remains interment | £280 |
| Scattering of ashes | £85 |
| Out-of-hours surcharge (outside 9am–3pm) | £135 per hour |
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Headstone (up to 4ft/1,220mm) | £250 |
| Tablet (up to 18” × 18”) | £250 |
| Each additional inscription | £135 |
Extending or transferring rights
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Extension to ERB – burial plot (50 years) | £320 |
| Extension to ERB – cremated remains (50 years) | £170 |
| Transfer of deed | £115 |
About Hills Cemetery
Hills Cemetery in Horsham is the sole council-operated burial ground for Horsham District Council. The cemetery is managed by Horsham District Council’s Parks and Countryside service. Horsham is a market town in West Sussex, with the district covering a largely rural area extending from the Surrey border in the north to the South Downs in the south.
Contact: 01403 253191 | cemeteries@horsham.gov.uk
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Horsham District Council – Fees and Charges 2026/27, Appendix G(i).