Luton Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Luton Borough Council, covering The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in Luton. The Vale is managed by Luton Borough Council and provides both burial and cremation services.
The exclusive right of burial at The Vale is granted for a 100-year term – one of the longer terms available from a UK council. Non-resident fees are exactly double the resident rate for both grave purchase and interment. Burials for residents’ children under 18, stillborn infants, and neonatal deaths are provided free of charge.
Exclusive right of burial – grave purchase (100-year term)
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single depth grave | £860 | £1,720 |
| Double depth grave | £1,010 | £2,020 |
| Treble depth grave | £1,090 | £2,180 |
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial (single depth) | £1,016 | £2,032 |
| Reopen grave (2nd or 3rd interment) | £1,016 | £2,032 |
| Large coffin surcharge | £228 | £456 |
| Weekend or bank holiday supplement | £407 | £814 |
Children under 18 (residents), stillborn infants, and neonatal deaths – free of charge.
Combined first-burial cost
| Type | Resident total | Non-resident total |
|---|---|---|
| Single depth grave (ERB) + interment | £1,876 | £3,752 |
| Double depth grave (ERB) + interment | £2,026 | £4,052 |
About Luton Borough Council cemeteries
Luton Borough Council operates The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, located on Cutenhoe Road, Luton. The Vale is the primary burial site for the borough and includes a garden of remembrance, cremated remains sections, and a range of memorial options. A chapel is also available for hire for burial services.
Fees verified 2026-05-27. No 2026/27 updated schedule published as of May 2026. Verbatim from source: “exclusive rights for 100 years which costs £860”, “interment fees (digging a grave and burying a body or cremating remains) £1,016” – fees confirmed unchanged. Source: The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium – Service Charges.