Stockport Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, effective 6 May 2025. Non-residents pay double the resident rate on most fees. Children under 18 are covered by the Children’s Funeral Fund. Stockport Cemetery is on the same site as Stockport Crematorium – if you’re looking for cremation fees instead, see our Stockport crematorium fees page.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
The ERB is a 75-year grant.
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave (standard location) | £1,298 | £2,596 |
| New grave (pathside location) | £1,669 | £3,338 |
| Woodland grave, Highfield (1 interment) | £1,298 | £2,596 |
| New ashes grave, Mill Lane (75yr) | £551 | £1,102 |
| Baby grave, Mill Lane (50yr) | £260 | £520 |
Choosing location of new grave: £51 (resident and non-resident).
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (Mon–Fri standard hours) | £1,160 | £2,320 |
| Interment after 2pm surcharge | £1,452 | – |
| Weekend/Sunday interment | £2,320 | – |
| Short notice (under 8 hours) | £2,324 | – |
| NVF/under 24 weeks gestation | £158 | £316 |
| Children under 18 | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment | £316 | £632 |
| Cremated remains at weekend | £632 | – |
Memorial permits
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Memorial/foundation permit | £215 |
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 6 May 2025 (still the council’s current published schedule as of this check). Source: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council – booking a burial or cremation. Full fee schedule available from Stockport Council Cemeteries Administration.
About Stockport Council cemeteries
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council manages cemeteries across the borough, including Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, Willow Grove, and Highfield. Contact the Cemeteries Administration Office for plot availability and burial bookings.
Contact: Stockport Council Cemeteries – stockport.gov.uk/cemeteries