Gunnersbury and Hanwell cemetery fees (RBKC)
Current burial and cemetery fees for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), effective 1 April 2026. RBKC operates two cemeteries: Gunnersbury Cemetery (Gunnersbury Avenue, W3) and Hanwell Cemetery (Shakespeare Road, W7). Note that Brompton Cemetery in the borough is managed by the Royal Parks and is not included here. Fees below apply to RBKC-operated sites only.
Exclusive Right of Burial – grave space prices
Prices depend on grave size, location within the cemetery (pathside or non-pathside), and residency status. Non-resident fees are three times the resident rate.
Gunnersbury Cemetery
| Grave type | Size | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard grave – pathside | 7’ × 3’ | £3,742 | £11,226 |
| Standard grave – non-pathside | 7’ × 3’ | £2,803 | £8,409 |
| Small grave – pathside | 6’6” × 2’6” | £2,745 | £8,235 |
| Small grave – non-pathside | 6’6” × 2’6” | £1,825 | £5,475 |
Hanwell Cemetery
| Grave type | Size | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small grave – pathside | 6’6” × 2’6” | £1,400 | £4,200 |
| Small grave – non-pathside | 6’6” × 2’6” | £1,121 | £3,363 |
Interment fees
Fees apply to both cemeteries. Children’s Funeral Fund applies to eligible burials of children under 18 – the council claims fees from the Fund in these cases.
Public grave (Gunnersbury Cemetery only)
| Deceased | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Stillborn / infant to 30 days | £257 | £257 |
| Child up to 12 years | £1,176 | £2,352 |
| Person aged 13 and over | £2,350 | £4,700 |
Private grave (both cemeteries)
| Deceased | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Stillborn / infant to 30 days | £257 | £514 |
| Child up to 12 years | £1,176 | £2,352 |
| Person aged 13 and over | £2,350 | £4,700 |
| Coffin over 6’9” long or 29” wide | £2,943 | £5,886 |
| Casket (any size) | £2,943 | £5,886 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single interment | £467 | £934 |
| Double interment | £700 | £1,400 |
| Triple interment | £934 | £1,868 |
| Ashes grave space (3’ × 2’ ERB) | £792 | £2,376 |
About RBKC cemeteries
Gunnersbury Cemetery is the larger of the two council-run sites, offering both standard and smaller grave options in pathside and non-pathside positions. Hanwell Cemetery is a quieter site with smaller grave plots only.
Brompton Cemetery (off Old Brompton Road, SW10) is a separate Grade I listed site managed by the Royal Parks, and its fee schedule is published independently. It is not a Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea facility.
Residency is assessed on the basis of where the deceased was registered. Non-resident fees are three times the resident rate – one of the higher multipliers among London boroughs.
Contact: RBKC Cemetery Services – rbkc.gov.uk/cemetery-services
Fees effective 1 April 2026. Source: RBKC cemetery fees and charges. Verified 2026-08-02.