Richmond upon Thames cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, valid from 1 January 2026. The council operates six cemeteries: Richmond Cemetery (Grove Road, Richmond TW10), East Sheen Cemetery (Sheen Road, SW14 – sharing the Kings Ride Gate entrance with Richmond Cemetery), Twickenham Cemetery (Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton), Teddington Cemetery (Shacklegate Lane), Hampton Cemetery (Hollybush Lane) and Old Mortlake Burial Ground (Avenue Gardens, SW14). The same fee schedule applies across all six sites, plus a reduced-rate Star and Garter grave section within the main fee list.
The Exclusive Right of Burial is granted for an initial period of 50 years, extendable up to 100 years for an additional fee.
Grave purchase – Exclusive Right of Burial (50 years)
| Grave type | Resident ERB | Non-resident ERB |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave | £2,869 | £5,743 |
| Traditional grave | £3,813 | £7,623 |
| Natural burial area | £2,113 | £7,101 |
| Star and Garter grave | £1,906 | – |
| Children’s grave (up to age 5) | £139 | £1,603 |
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard depth (for 1 interment) | £1,906 | £3,807 |
| Depth for 3 interments | £2,327 | £4,519 |
| Depth for 4 interments | £2,769 | £5,266 |
| Child up to 18 | £339 | £339 |
| Un-purchased (common) grave | £1,386 | £3,048 |
| Body parts | £384 | £748 |
Miscellaneous burial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Use of chapel (45-minute service) | £174 |
| Weekend burial (subject to staff availability) | £1,023 |
| Casket or straight-edged coffin (no metal permitted) | £1,141 |
| Two burials at the same time (administration) | £951 |
| Removal of headstone on a traditional grave | £216 |
| Removal and replacement of a standard memorial | £387 |
| Cancellation of a funeral (less than 48 hours before) | £705 |
| Use of chapel for a memorial service (45-minute service) | £243 |
| Weekend chapel surcharge (in addition to the standard chapel fee) | £89 |
Cremated remains fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Family cremated remains section (small garden space and memorial) | £2,375 |
| Garden of Rest – Granite Wedge (no planting/items) | £1,751 |
| Garden of Rest – West Moreland plaque (no planting/items) | £1,751 |
| Hampton Columbarium (no planting/items) | £1,751 |
| Mini Orchid Columbarium (no planting/items) | £1,751 |
| Adult cremated remains interment | £579 |
| Child’s cremated remains interment (up to 18) | Nil |
| Scattering of cremated remains | £257 |
Cremated-remains plots carry a 50-year Exclusive Right of Burial, extendable up to 100 years, and the same fee applies to residents and non-residents.
Memorial and grave transfer fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone-only memorial application | £193 |
| Full memorial application | £323 |
| Additional memorial work | £94 |
| Child’s memorial | £109 |
| Transfer of grave ownership | £221 |
| Assignment of exclusive burial rights by a living owner | £129 |
| Extension or re-purchase of grave rights (5 years) | £459 |
| Memorial seats (installation only, not inscription) | From £1,215 |
About Richmond upon Thames cemeteries
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames operates six cemeteries – Richmond, East Sheen, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton and Old Mortlake Burial Ground – all on the same published fee schedule. When purchasing a new grave, both the purchase fee and the interment fee apply; these are separate charges.
Resident rates apply to those resident within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames at the time of death. Non-resident fees are approximately double the resident rate for standard graves; the natural burial area has a higher non-resident premium. Cremated-remains and most miscellaneous fees apply equally to residents and non-residents.
Contact: Richmond Cemeteries – 020 8876 4511 – cemeteries@richmond.gov.uk