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. Fees below are effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Lair purchase
| Lair type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard lair (sale of lair) | £1,451 | £3,072 |
| Cremated remains lair (Garden of Remembrance) | £833 | £1,883 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (Mon–Fri) | £1,643 | £3,016 |
| Adult interment (Saturday) | £2,465 | £4,524 |
| Adult interment (Sunday/public holiday) | £3,286 | £6,032 |
| Cremated remains interment – casket (Mon–Fri) | £388 | £881 |
| Cremated remains interment – casket (Saturday) | £582 | £1,322 |
| Cremated remains interment – casket (Sunday/public holiday) | £776 | £1,762 |
| Under 18 years | No charge | No charge |
Other cemetery charges
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer of lair | £85 (£168 non-resident) |
| Extension of right of burial and headstone (25 years from purchase date) | £85 (£204 non-resident) |
| Digging foundation for headstone | £85 (£204 non-resident) |
| Test digging a lair to establish remaining burial capacity | £587 (£392 non-resident, as published) |
| Search fee | £86 |
| Scattering of ashes on grave | £99 (£198 non-resident) |
Public holidays are charged at Sunday rates. Non-resident fees are not a uniform multiplier of resident rates across all lines – check each fee individually.
Fees verified 2026-09-16, effective 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027. Source: Moray Council – burial ground charges. 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.