Rutland County Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Rutland County Council at Oakham Cemetery, effective through the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Rutland is England’s smallest county and operates one principal council-managed cemetery at Oakham. Resident rates apply to anyone permanently resident within Rutland at the time of death. Non-residents pay double all basic fees.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Plot type | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single grave (up to 5 feet depth) | £2,858 | £5,716 |
| Children’s grave | £183 | Contact council |
Plot reservation fees (in addition to ERB cost):
| Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Next available plot | £111 |
| Chosen specific plot | £137 |
| Non-resident plot selection | £164 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Adult interment (17 years and over) | £1,236 |
| Stillborn or child under 18 | No charge |
| Additional depth surcharge (exceeding 5 feet) | £179 |
| Cremated remains interment | £430 |
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Single grave | Double grave |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone (not exceeding 3ft) | £367 | £510 |
| Headstone with kerbstones | £736 | £1,021 |
| Flat stone | £367 | £510 |
| Tablet | £100 | £100 |
| Monument (not exceeding 2ft) | £139 | – |
| Monument (exceeding 2ft) | £246 | – |
| Additional inscription | £88 | – |
| Vase (not exceeding 12 inches) | £100 | – |
| Vase (exceeding 12 inches) | £110 | – |
| Vase placement fee | £88 | – |
The council’s fee schedule does not publish a separate double-grave rate for monuments, additional inscriptions, or vases – only headstones, kerbstones, and flat stones have distinct single- and double-grave prices.
Non-resident fees
Anyone not in permanent residence within Rutland at the time of death may be buried at basic rates multiplied by two. This applies to all grave purchase and interment charges.
About Oakham Cemetery
Oakham Cemetery is Rutland County Council’s principal burial ground, serving this small rural county of around 43,000 residents. As England’s smallest county by population and area, Rutland has a single unified council with no district tier. Cemetery services are managed directly by the county council.
Contact: Rutland County Council bereavement services – 01572 722577
Fees verified 2026-08-11, applicable through the 2026/27 financial year. Source: Rutland County Council – Cemetery fees and charges.