Rossendale cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Rossendale Borough Council cemeteries, effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27 schedule).
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Earthen grave | £1,450 | £1,722 |
| Ashes chamber (exclusive right) | £908 | Not published in the council’s fee schedule |
Burial/interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult earth grave (inc dressing) | £1,184 | £1,794 |
| Cremated remains – standard interment | £283 | £358 |
| Cremated remains – ashes chamber | £321 | Not published in the council’s fee schedule |
| Scattering of ashes | £57 | Not published in the council’s fee schedule |
| Vault interment | £1,304 | £1,886 |
Memorial and other fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone installation permit | £266 |
| Inscription | £70 |
| Headstone repair | £100 |
| Headstone clean | £50 |
| Vault construction (+ VAT) | £1,435 |
| Kerbstones (max 6ft × 3ft) | £647 |
| Duplicate grave deed | £84 |
Fees verified 2026-05-07. Source: Rossendale Borough Council – charges and fees on graves.
Rossendale cemeteries
Rossendale Borough Council manages cemeteries across the Rossendale valley in Lancashire. Contact the Bereavement Services team for plot availability and arrangements.
Contact: Rossendale Bereavement Services – 01706 238601 or cemeteries@rossendalebc.gov.uk