South Staffordshire District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for South Staffordshire District Council, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The council operates two cemeteries: Sytch Lane Cemetery in Wombourne and Strawberry Lane Cemetery in Great Wyrley. Non-residents pay a 10% surcharge on grave purchase (exclusive right of burial) fees.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Plot type | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave – single coffin depth | £2,068 | £2,275 |
| Lawn grave – double coffin depth | £2,075 | £2,283 |
| Lawn grave – triple coffin depth | £2,510 | £2,761 |
| Natural Meadow – single depth | £1,209 | £1,330 |
Pre-purchased graves (exclusive right of burial)
Interment fees for pre-purchased graves are payable at the time each interment takes place, at the same rates shown above. A 10% non-resident surcharge applies if the purchaser does not live in South Staffordshire.
| Plot type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Lawn grave – single, double, or triple coffin depth | £2,772 |
| Natural Meadow – single coffin depth | £2,772 |
| Cremated remains grave – plot for 1 | £1,115 |
| Cremated remains grave – plot for 2 | £1,247 |
| Cremated remains grave – plot for 3 | £1,382 |
| Cremated remains grave – plot for 4 | £1,514 |
Burial and interment fees
Interment fees are the same for residents and non-residents.
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Adult – lawn grave, single depth | £1,122 |
| Adult – lawn grave, double depth | £1,237 |
| Adult – lawn grave, triple depth | £1,430 |
| Adult – Natural Meadow, single depth | £1,064 |
Reopening graves
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Existing lawn grave – single depth | £914 |
| Existing lawn grave – double depth | £1,149 |
| Cremated remains | £352 |
Cremated remains
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Exclusive right of burial (plot for 1–4 interments) | £1,233 |
| Interment – first cremated remains | £424 |
| Interment – second cremated remains | £480 |
| Interment – third cremated remains | £535 |
| Interment – fourth cremated remains | £590 |
| Scattering of cremated remains under turf in woodland area or existing grave plot | £84 |
| Renewal of exclusive right of burial for a lawn grave, 25 years | £997 |
| Renewal of exclusive right of burial for a cremated remains grave, 25 years | £465 |
| Transfer of ownership of exclusive right of burial to new owner(s) | £81 |
Burial of a non-viable foetus, stillborn baby, or child up to one month old is free of charge. Burial of a child aged between two months and 17 years old is also free of charge.
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Grant of right to erect a memorial (initial 10 years) | £249 |
| Right to add an inscription to an existing memorial | £94 |
| Renewal of grant of right to erect a memorial after the initial 10-year period expires | £94 |
| Extension of grant of right to erect a memorial for a further 10-year period | £94 |
Granite plaques, benches, and other feature memorials are available on 3–10 year leases ranging from £489 to £1,466 + VAT, including granite bird bath plaques and memorial bench plaques (Sytch Lane Cemetery only for bird bath plaques) and the Adopt-a-Tree scheme.
Miscellaneous fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement copy of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial or deed of right to erect a memorial | £65 |
| Search of burial registers | £65 |
| Late notice of coffin sizes | £220 |
| Additional charge for incorrect information supplied (e.g. coffin sizes) | £220 |
| Late funeral arrival (per 15 minutes after 15-minute grace) | £117 |
| Exhumation of coffin or cremated remains from a grave | Actual cost |
About South Staffordshire District Council cemeteries
South Staffordshire District Council manages two cemeteries in the district: Sytch Lane Cemetery in Wombourne and Strawberry Lane Cemetery in Great Wyrley. The non-resident surcharge of 10% applies only to exclusive right of burial fees – interment fees are charged at the same rate for all. This makes South Staffordshire one of the few burial authorities in England to use a flat percentage surcharge rather than a fixed multiplier.
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: South Staffordshire District Council – Cemetery fees and charges.