Moray Council covers the area between Inverness and Aberdeenshire, including Elgin, Forres, Keith, Buckie, and Lossiemouth. Moray has moved towards full cost recovery for burial fees in recent years, with above-inflation increases year on year. The 2025/26 schedule saw lair purchase rise by 17.15% and interment fees by 21.74% compared with 2024/25.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard lair | £1,311 | Contact council |
| Cremated remains lair (Garden of Remembrance) | Contact council | Contact council |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (weekday) | £1,495 | £2,745 |
| Adult interment (Saturday) | Contact council | Contact council |
| Cremated remains interment (casket) | Contact council | Contact council |
Saturday and Sunday interments carry a significant premium – the Saturday total (lair + interment) was approximately £3,554 for residents in 2025/26. Non-resident fees are roughly double resident rates.
Fees verified 2026-06-29, fee year 2025/26 (effective April 2025). Lair purchase increased 17.15% and interment fees increased 21.74% from 2024/25. Source: Moray Council – sets service charges for 2025/26. Note: the Moray Council burial ground charges page (moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_51988.html) was not reachable at time of verification. For the full schedule, contact Moray Council Burials Admin at burialsadmin@moray.gov.uk or 01343 563041.
About Moray burial grounds
Moray Council maintains burial grounds in Elgin, Forres, Keith, Buckie, Lossiemouth, and rural communities across the region. For burial arrangements, contact the Registration Office or visit moray.gov.uk for current charges.