London Borough of Sutton cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for the London Borough of Sutton. Sutton residents use the Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery at Garth Road, Morden, which is jointly managed by Sutton and the London Borough of Merton. Non-resident fees are approximately 75% above resident rates.
Exclusive right of burial – grave purchase
| Grave type | Term | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave | 50 years | £2,865 | £5,030 |
| Lawn grave | 75 years | £4,300 | £7,545 |
| Semi-lawn grave | 50 years | £3,200 | £5,620 |
| Semi-lawn grave | 75 years | £4,800 | £8,430 |
| Cremated remains plot | 25 years | £1,210 | £2,190 |
| Cremated remains plot | 40 years | £1,930 | £3,510 |
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn or semi-lawn grave interment | £1,785 | £3,140 |
| Cremated remains interment (chapel use) | £485 | £485 |
| Non-viable foetus under 24 weeks (4ft depth) | £336 | £866 |
| Common grave (stillborn/under 18, 4ft 6in depth) | £1,310 | £2,300 |
Combined first-burial cost (resident, indicative)
| Type | Approximate total |
|---|---|
| Lawn grave 50-year ERB + interment | £4,650 |
| Semi-lawn grave 50-year ERB + interment | £4,985 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Right to erect lawn/traditional memorial or tablet (up to 3ft × 18in × 12in) | £345 |
| Memorial exceeding 4ft 6in but not exceeding 5ft in height | £750 |
| Right to place a vase or flower container | £142 |
| Additional inscription or repainting letters | £142 |
| Right to install a tablet (up to 3ft × 18in × 12in) | £142 |
| Renovate, repair or clean an existing memorial | £142 |
Exhumation and administration fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Exhumation of a body | £5,220 |
| Exhumation of cremated remains | £745 |
| Transfer of ownership of grave | £136 |
| Transfer of ownership with statutory declaration | £189 |
| Duplicate deed | £78 |
| Search fee per burial | £71 |
About Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery
The cemetery is located at Garth Road, Morden SM4 4LL. Both Sutton and Merton residents are served by this site, which offers lawn graves, semi-lawn graves, and cremated remains plots.
Contact: Sutton Cemetery – 020 8770 5000
Fees verified 2026-08-12. Source: Merton Council – Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery fees and charges.