Swaffham Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Swaffham Town Council, effective from 1 April 2026. Swaffham Town Council operates Swaffham Cemetery on Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk. Non-parishioners pay double the parishioner rate for all fees.
Burial costs (new grave)
| Fee | Parishioner (2026/27) | Non-parishioner (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial (up to 100 years) | £283.71 | £567.41 |
| Certificate and Registration | £18.95 | £37.90 |
| Adult interment (18 years and over) | £593.77 | £1,187.54 |
| Total (new grave, adult parishioner) | £896.43 | £1,792.85 |
The ERB grants a term not exceeding 100 years – one of the longer terms offered by UK town councils.
Ashes interment costs
| Fee | Parishioner (2026/27) | Non-parishioner (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Ashes interment in normal grave (adult) | £227.74 | £455.47 |
| Ashes plot in Section E (up to 2’ x 2’6”) | £197.83 | £395.65 |
| ERB for ashes plot in Section E (up to 100 years) | £167.62 | £334.06 |
Children’s burial fees
All interments for stillborn children, babies under one month, and children aged 0–18 are provided at no charge to parishioners and non-parishioners alike.
Memorial permits
| Memorial type | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone up to 3’ height | £247.58 | £495.16 |
| Headstone 3’–4’6” height | £424.38 | £848.75 |
| Additional inscription | £134.76 | £269.49 |
| Headstone with kerbstone (up to 7’ x 3’), up to 3’ | £447.18 | £894.35 |
| Headstone with kerbstone (up to 7’ x 3’), 3’–4’6” | £546.39 | £1,092.77 |
| Headstone with kerbstone (up to 7’6” x 7’6”), up to 3’ | £955.67 | £1,911.32 |
| Headstone with kerbstone (up to 7’6” x 7’6”), 3’–4’6” | £1,172.45 | £2,344.88 |
| Ashes section memorial desk tablet | £74.63 | £150.15 |
Memorials are permitted only with prior written consent from the council.
About Swaffham Cemetery
Swaffham Cemetery on Brandon Road is managed by Swaffham Town Council and serves the town of Swaffham in the Breckland district of Norfolk. The cemetery includes a dedicated Section E for cremated remains with its own plot sizes and memorial rules.
For enquiries, contact Swaffham Town Council at Town Hall, 4 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DQ. Phone: 01760 722922. Email: reception@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Fees verified 9 June 2026, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Swaffham Town Council – 2026-27 Cemetery Prices.