Liverpool City Council cemetery fees
Liverpool City Council manages several cemeteries across the city, including Allerton, Anfield, and Everton cemeteries. These fees are effective from 1 April 2026. Liverpool residents pay lower rates, as they contribute to cemetery maintenance through Council Tax.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 75-year term)
| Grave type | City resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size grave | £1,287 | £2,574 |
| Cremated remains plot (with concrete foundation) | £875 | £1,750 |
| Woodland grave | £1,100 | £2,200 |
| Allerton Cemetery Woodland grave | £869 | £1,738 |
Graves purchased after 1 April 2002 include the initial right to erect a memorial.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | City resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Interment in full-size grave | £1,058 | £2,116 |
| Cremated remains interment (standard depth) | £329 | £658 |
| Cremated remains interment (depth >900mm, preserving full burial space) | £531 | £1,062 |
| Additional cremated remains set | £186 | £186 |
| Children under 18 | No charge | – |
| Saturday interment surcharge | +50% | +50% |
| Sunday interment surcharge | +100% | +100% |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Right to erect memorial on full or cremated remains grave | £193 |
| Right to erect a monument | £408 |
| Additional inscription | £55 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Effective 1 April 2026. Source: Liverpool City Council burial and interment costs.
The fees above are what Liverpool 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 Liverpool lists every firm with premises in the city, along with the prices each one publishes.
Contact: Liverpool City Council Bereavement Services – available via the council website.