Hall Road Cemetery, Rochford fees
Current burial fees at Hall Road Cemetery in Rochford, Essex, effective 1 April 2026. Hall Road is one of two cemeteries run by Rochford District Council – Hockley Road Cemetery in Rayleigh has no further plots available, so Hall Road now serves the whole district for new graves and cremation plots.
Non-residents pay double the standard fee for all services. A non-resident is defined as someone who was not registered as a resident within the Rochford District within the three years prior to their death.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Plot type | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave (18+) – exclusive right of burial | £1,155.29 | £2,310.58 |
| Child grave (under 18, children’s area) – 50% reduction | £577.65 | £1,155.30 |
| Cremated remains plot | £566.75 | £1,133.50 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (18 and over) | £1,030.73 | £2,061.46 |
| Stillborn / under 1 month | No charge | No charge |
| Under 18 years | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment in purchased plot | £384.06 | £768.12 |
Columbarium niche
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New niche licence (30 years) – first casket with engraved plaque | £1,363.93 |
| Second casket in niche with additional engraving | £530.42 |
| Ashes scattering with engraved plaque (15-year licence) | £605.15 |
Memorial and headstone fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Memorial permit (headstones and all types) | £235.63 |
| Additional inscription | £113.14 |
| Transfer of grant registration | £107.95 |
About Rochford cemeteries
Rochford District Council owns and manages Hall Road Cemetery (Rochford) and Hockley Road Cemetery (Rayleigh). Rayleigh cemetery has reached capacity – all new grave and cremation plot purchases are directed to Hall Road Cemetery, which now serves the entire district. For enquiries, contact the council’s cemeteries office on 01702 318134.
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Rochford District Council – Schedule of Cemetery Charges.