South Ayrshire Council operates 27 cemeteries across the area. A non-resident surcharge of 100% applies to adult coffin interments for those who have resided outside South Ayrshire for more than two years. The council’s published schedule does not show a separate non-resident price for lair purchase or for the other interment services below.
Lair purchase
The council’s published schedule does not show a separate non-resident price for lair purchase.
| Lair type | Fee (VAT exempt) |
|---|---|
| New standard lair | £1,135 |
| Renewal of lease (lairs bought after 1 March 2026, every 10 years) | £1,135 |
| Woodland burial lair | £573 |
| Cremated remains lair | £590 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult coffin interment | £1,135 | £2,270 |
| Additional interment fee, Saturday forenoon | £1,135 | not published in the available schedule |
| Interment of cremated remains | £251 | not published in the available schedule |
| Additional interment fee for cremated remains, Saturday forenoon | £251 | not published in the available schedule |
| Woodland burial interment | £1,135 | not published in the available schedule |
Woodland burial plaque registration costs £96. Registration fee including foundation for a standard-size single-lair headstone (inc. VAT) is £331. No interments are arranged on public holidays, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. Interment for anyone under 18 (and for babies) carries no charge.
Fees verified 2026-09-16. Source: South Ayrshire Council – burial fees.
About South Ayrshire Council burial grounds
South Ayrshire Council maintains 27 operational cemeteries, covering the towns of Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Maybole, and Girvan along the Firth of Clyde coast. Masonhill Crematorium in Ayr also falls within the council area. For burial enquiries contact South Ayrshire Council Bereavement Services on 01292 282387 or cemeteries.office@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.