Huntingdon Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Huntingdon Town Council, effective 1 April 2026. Huntingdon Town Council operates three cemeteries in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire: Sapley Road Cemetery, Priory Road Cemetery, and Primrose Lane Cemetery. The crematorium adjacent to Sapley Road Cemetery is also managed by the Town Council.
Huntingdon Town residents receive a 50% discount on all fees marked with an asterisk. Residents are defined as those living within the Huntingdon Town boundary (including people who have moved to a care home outside the area within the last five years). Non-Huntingdon-Town residents – including people from the wider Huntingdonshire district – pay standard rates.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
Sapley Road Cemetery offers several grave sections at different price points. All ERB grants run for either 50 or 75 years.
| Plot type | Standard rate | Resident rate (50% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult plot – Holly, Laurel or Cedar section (50yr) | £2,010.00 | £1,005.00 |
| Adult plot – Wild Cherry section (50yr) | £1,788.00 | £894.00 |
| Adult plot – Maple or Rowan section (50yr) | £1,500.00 | £750.00 |
| Adult plot – Holly, Laurel or Cedar section (75yr) | £2,634.00 | £1,317.00 |
| Adult plot – Wild Cherry section (75yr) | £2,412.00 | £1,206.00 |
| Adult plot – Maple or Rowan section (75yr) | £2,064.00 | £1,032.00 |
| Child’s plot (stillborn to under 18) – 50yr | £750.00 | £375.00 |
| Child’s plot (stillborn to under 18) – 75yr | £1,380.00 | £690.00 |
At Priory Road and Primrose Lane cemeteries, there is a single adult plot rate:
| Plot type | Standard rate | Resident rate (50% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult plot (50yr ERB) | £1,500.00 | £750.00 |
| Child’s plot (50yr) | £750.00 | £375.00 |
Child burial costs are covered by the Children’s Funeral Fund for eligible families.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Standard rate | Resident rate (50% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment – single depth grave (18+) | £1,474.00 | £737.00 |
| Adult interment – double depth grave (18+) | £1,928.00 | £964.00 |
| Adult interment – single depth brick-lined grave (cedar section only) | £2,818.00 | £1,409.00 |
| Interment under the age of 18 | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains interment and plots
| Service | Standard rate | Resident rate (50% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Interment of cremated remains | £612.00 | £306.00 |
| Each additional interment at the same time | £340.00 | £170.00 |
| Single cremated remains plot – 50yr ERB (inc. memorial tablet, 2 sets of ashes) | £3,888.00 | £1,944.00 |
| Family cremated remains plot – 50yr ERB (inc. memorial tablet, 4 sets of ashes) | £5,832.00 | £2,916.00 |
| Single cremated remains plot – 75yr ERB (inc. memorial tablet, 2 sets) | £5,184.00 | £2,592.00 |
| Family cremated remains plot – 75yr ERB (inc. memorial tablet, 4 sets) | £7,128.00 | £3,564.00 |
At Priory Road and Primrose Lane cemeteries, the cremated remains plot (50yr) is £520 standard / £260 resident.
Memorial and headstone fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult headstone permit | £227.00 |
| Child’s headstone permit | £110.00 |
| Adult kerb set (not including headstone) | £113.00 |
| Child’s kerb set (not including headstone) | £57.00 |
| Additional inscription on any memorial headstone | £102.00 |
| Memorial inspection fee (all new headstone permits) | £45.00 |
| Transfer of ownership (living owner – deed of assignment) | £52.00 |
| Transfer of ownership (deceased owner – grant of probate or letters of administration) | £52.00 |
About Huntingdon cemeteries
Huntingdon Town Council is the burial authority for the town of Huntingdon. Sapley Road Cemetery is the main site, offering a range of plot types including lawn, traditional, and specialist sections. Priory Road and Primrose Lane cemeteries serve additional areas of the town. The crematorium at Sapley Road is also operated by Huntingdon Town Council. For enquiries, contact the crematorium office on 01480 410388 or email huntingdon.crematorium@huntingdontown.gov.uk.
Note: if you are searching for information about Huntingdonshire District Council cemeteries, the district council does not operate any cemeteries directly. Cemetery services in Huntingdon are provided by Huntingdon Town Council; other areas of the district use their local parish or town council facilities.
Fees verified 2026-07-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Huntingdon Crematorium – Cemetery Fees 2026–2027.