Portsmouth City Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Portsmouth City Council, effective 1 April 2026. Portsmouth manages Kingston Cemetery and Milton Cemetery. Non-residents pay double the resident rate for grave purchase and interment.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
The ERB is available for 25, 50 or 99 years. Resident rates apply where the deceased lived in Portsmouth.
| Term | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| 25 years | £510 | £1,020 |
| 50 years | £1,020 | £2,040 |
| 99 years | £1,549 | £3,098 |
Burial and interment fees
Fees rise with the number of interments already made in the same grave.
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment – 1st interment | £807 | £1,614 |
| Adult interment – 2nd interment | £953 | £1,906 |
| Adult interment – 3rd interment | £1,084 | £2,168 |
| Adult interment – 4th interment | £1,215 | £2,430 |
| Child interment (up to 18 years) | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Interment of cremated remains – shallow | £257 | £514 |
| Interment of cremated remains – full depth | £551 | £1,102 |
Fees effective 1 April 2026. Verified 2026-08-11. Source: Portsmouth City Council cemetery fees.
About Portsmouth City Council cemeteries
Portsmouth City Council manages two cemeteries: Kingston Cemetery and Milton Cemetery. Contact the bereavement team for plot availability and burial arrangements.