Lincoln City Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for City of Lincoln Council, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Lincoln operates four cemeteries: Newport Cemetery, Long Leys Cemetery, St Swithins Cemetery, and Canwick Road Cemetery. Eastgate Cemetery no longer has new grave spaces – reopening of existing graves only.
City of Lincoln residents receive a 50% discount on all grave purchase and interment fees compared to non-residents (except cremated remains fees, which have a separate discount structure).
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
All new grave spaces and cremation plots are sold on a 50-year lease. The land remains the property of the City of Lincoln Council. All plots are lawn-style – kerbs, railings, fencing, loose chippings and ornaments are not permitted.
| Cemetery | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Newport / Canwick Road / St Swithins / Eastgate (reopen only) | £680 | £1,360 |
| Long Leys Road (newest cemetery, opened 2014) | £780 | £1,560 |
| Baby/child grave space (Newport/Canwick/St Swithins) | £178 | £355 |
| Baby/child grave space (Long Leys Road) | £192 | £384 |
| Cremation plot (Newport/Canwick/St Swithins) | £180 | £360 |
| Cremation plot (Long Leys Road) | £194 | £388 |
Burial and interment fees
| Cemetery | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (Newport / Canwick Road / St Swithins / Eastgate) | £740 | £1,480 |
| Adult interment (Long Leys Road) | £935 | £1,870 |
| Children and young people under 18 | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains burial
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains burial from Lincoln Crematorium | No charge (unwitnessed); £38 (witnessed) | £132 |
| Cremated remains burial from other crematoria | £110 | £155 |
City of Lincoln residents receive a 50% discount on cremated remains burial fees. If a deed is transferred from a resident to a non-resident within 5 years, the difference in fees will be charged.
About Lincoln Council cemeteries
City of Lincoln Council operates four cemeteries. Long Leys Road (LN1 1EQ) is the newest, opened in 2014. Newport Cemetery (LN1 3DP) is near St Nicholas church. St Swithins Cemetery (LN4 1EF) and Canwick Road Cemetery (LN4 1EF) are on the south side of the city.
Contact: Bereavement Services – 01522 873646 / bereavementservices@lincoln.gov.uk
Fees verified 2026-07-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: City of Lincoln Council – Environment Fees and Charges 2026/27.