Leeds council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Leeds City Council cemeteries, verified against the council’s published fee schedule.
Burial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult burial plot (exclusive right of burial, 50 years) | £1,913 |
| Cremated remains plot (exclusive right of burial, 50 years) | £956 |
| Adult burial/interment | £1,476 |
| Baby grave (Whinmoor Cemetery only) | £956 |
| Burial/cremation (under 18, Leeds resident) | No charge |
| Weekend/bank holiday surcharge | £624–£778 |
Cemetery and memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone erection permit | £357 |
| Additional inscription on existing headstone | £150 |
| Pre-formed vault and cover | £968 |
| Set of vault cover slabs and ledges | £244 |
Children under 18 who are Leeds residents are not charged for burial or cremation.
Fees verified 2026-04-03. Source: Leeds City Council bereavement services fee schedule.
Leeds council cemeteries
Leeds City Council operates several cemeteries including Lawnswood Cemetery, Cottingley Hall, Cremation Garden of Rest, and Whinmoor Cemetery. To confirm which cemetery has available plots and to arrange a burial, contact the bereavement services team directly.
Contact: Leeds City Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.
The fees above are what Leeds City Council charges for the grave and the interment. The funeral director’s own charges are separate and paid on top. Our directory of funeral directors in Leeds lists every firm with premises in the city’s main urban area, along with the prices each one publishes.