Newhaven Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Newhaven Town Council’s Lewes Road Cemetery, effective 1 April 2026. Parishioners are those who reside within Newhaven Parish. All fees for non-parishioners are double the rates shown, except infant and child interment exceptions noted below.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Service | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary adult grave (50-year ERB) | £1,130 | £2,260 |
| Infants grave (50-year ERB) | £195 | £390 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial – single depth | £1,025 | £2,050 |
| Adult burial – double depth | £1,330 | £2,660 |
| Adult burial – triple depth | £1,785 | £3,570 |
| Re-opening grave – single depth | £1,025 | £2,050 |
| Re-opening grave – double depth | £1,330 | £2,660 |
| Ashes interment | £285 | £570 |
| Ashes scattering | £65 | £65 |
| Infant/child burial (under 1 month) | No charge | £55 |
| Child burial (under 17) | No charge | £160 |
Garden of remembrance
| Service | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Garden of remembrance ERB (purchase) | £290 | £580 |
| Garden of remembrance interment | £285 | £285 |
Memorial permits
| Service | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone, footstone, vase, scroll or open book | £225 | £450 |
| Kerb or flat stone (may include headstone) | £283 | £566 |
| Additional inscription | £75 | £150 |
| Memorial tablet | £100 | £200 |
Other services
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel hire | £50 |
| Transfer of exclusive right of burial | £75 |
Fees re-verified 2026-07-11 against the live PDF, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Newhaven Town Council cemetery fees 2026/27.
About Newhaven Town Council cemetery
Newhaven Town Council operates Lewes Road Cemetery, a historic burial ground in Newhaven, East Sussex. Newhaven is a coastal town within Lewes District. Contact the town council at 01273 516100 or admin@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk for plot availability and bookings.