North Lincolnshire Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for North Lincolnshire Council, which manages cemeteries across the unitary authority area including Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, and Bottesford. North Lincolnshire Council does not apply separate resident and non-resident rates – the same fees apply to all burials regardless of where the deceased lived.
Exclusive right of burial (grave purchase, 50 years)
| Grave type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full coffin – lawn grave (no kerb sets permitted) | £1,100 |
| Full coffin – traditional grave (kerb sets permitted) | £1,325 |
| Cremated remains – lawn grave | £625 |
| Cremated remains – traditional grave | £800 |
Children’s graves are provided at the same rates, with costs funded through the Ministry of Justice Children’s Funeral Fund.
Interment fees (weekday burials)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Two-coffin depth – first interment | £1,000 |
| Two-coffin depth – second interment | £880 |
| Single-use grave (single depth) | £975 |
| Saturday/bank holiday burial | £1,533 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | From Woodlands Crematorium | From other cremation authorities |
|---|---|---|
| Single cremated remains (adult) | £200 | £250 |
| Multiple sets in same grave at same time | £45 | £45 |
| Saturday service | £300 | £300 |
Additional fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Exhumation (body) | £2,300 |
| Exhumation (cremated remains) | £500 |
| Body parts interment | £175 |
| Grave ownership transfer | £85 |
| Replacement grave deed | £27.50 |
| Replacement grave marker | £60 |
| Excavation of unused full grave space (two-coffin depth) | £425 |
| Headstone in-situ fee | £250 |
About North Lincolnshire cemeteries
North Lincolnshire Council operates cemeteries across the unitary authority, which covers Scunthorpe and the surrounding area north of the Humber. The council’s main crematorium is Woodlands, which also accepts cremated remains from other authorities. Lawn graves and traditional graves (with kerb sets) are available depending on the cemetery section.
Fees verified 7 June 2026. Source: North Lincolnshire Council – Published fees for bereavement services.