Reading Borough Council cemetery fees
Reading Borough Council operates Shinfield Road Cemetery and Henley Road Cemetery. These fees are effective from 2 April 2026. Non-residents pay significantly higher rates – roughly three times the resident fee for most services.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 50-year term)
| Grave type | Borough resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave | £1,350 | £4,100 |
| Traditional grave | £1,725 | £4,980 |
| Muslim Mounded grave | £1,725 | £4,980 |
| Muslim Vault | £3,438 | £7,040 |
| Cremated remains plot (2-person, 50-year) | £740 | £2,000 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult interment – lawn grave | £1,075 |
| Adult interment – traditional grave | £1,475 |
| Adult interment – Muslim vault | £1,475 |
| Cremated remains interment (standard) | £220 |
| Cremated remains interment from external crematorium | £285 |
| Cremated remains interment at full burial depth | £1,075 |
| Children under 18 | Via Child Funeral Fund |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Memorial permit – lawn grave | £230 |
| Memorial permit – traditional grave | £335 |
| Memorial permit – cremated remains section | £90 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11. Effective 2 April 2026. Source: Reading Borough Council crematorium and cemetery fees.
Contact: Reading Borough Council bereavement services – available via the council website.