Hull City Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Hull City Council’s bereavement services, covering five cemeteries: Priory Woods, Northern, Eastern, Hedon Road, and Western. Hull’s grave purchase structure is charged per year, rather than as a fixed-term grant.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
Hull charges for grave rights on a per-year basis, unlike most councils which charge a fixed term.
| Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual rate | £34 per year |
| 10-year grant | £340 |
| 30-year grant (Muslim section) | £925 |
| 50-year grant (Muslim section) | £1,380 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult coffin burial (up to 6ft 6”) | £1,150 |
| Adult coffin burial (longer coffin, over 6ft 6”) | £1,300 |
| Natural burial ground | £1,250 |
| Child interment (ages 1–18) | £1,150 |
| Baby burial (up to 12 months) | No charge |
| Saturday Muslim burial | £1,725 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremated remains (biodegradable containers only) | £300 |
Only biodegradable containers are permitted for cremated remains interment in Hull cemeteries.
Memorial permit
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone or memorial (18 inches or more) | £150 |
| Plot deed transfer | £105 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Source: Hull Bereavement Services – burials.
About Hull City Council cemeteries
Hull City Council operates five cemeteries through its bereavement services: Priory Woods Cemetery and Gardens, Northern Cemetery, Eastern Cemetery, Hedon Road Cemetery, and Western Cemetery. Contact bereavement services for plot availability at specific sites.
Contact: Hull Bereavement Services – hullbereavementservices.hull.gov.uk