Oxford City Council cemetery fees
Oxford City Council charges non-residents close to three times the resident rate across most cemetery fees – an adult grave costs £1,155 for a resident but £3,421 for a non-resident. The council operates three cemeteries: Rose Hill Cemetery, Headington Cemetery, and Wolvercote Cemetery. No specific fee year was stated on the council website at the time of verification – confirm current rates before making arrangements.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 50-year term)
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave | £1,155 | £3,421 |
| Cremated remains plot | £489.50 | £1,197 |
| Child grave (under 18) | Price on application | £595 |
| Reclaimed grave (includes interment fee) | £1,000 | Not available |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (single depth) | £730 | £2,180 |
| Adult interment (double depth or re-open) | £640 | £1,900 |
| Cremated remains interment (existing ERB) | £280 | £711 |
| Cremated remains interment (with new ERB) | £280 | £830 |
| Children under 18 | No charge (Child Funeral Fund) | – |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone (2’6”–3’6” height) | £273 |
| Headstone (up to 2’6”) | £231 |
| Headstone, tablet or vase (up to 12”) | £162.75 |
| Child grave memorial (up to 18”) | £68.25 |
| Additional inscription (after the first) | £141.75 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11. No effective date stated on the Oxford City Council fees page – verify current rates before making arrangements. Source: Oxford City Council cemeteries service fees and charges.
Contact: Oxford City Council cemeteries team – cemeteries@oxford.gov.uk / 01865 252516.