Telford & Wrekin Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Telford & Wrekin Council, effective 1 April 2026. Telford & Wrekin operates multiple cemeteries across the borough, alongside Emstrey Crematorium.
Residents of the Telford & Wrekin Borough pay the standard rates. Non-residents pay double. Children and stillborn infants are buried without charge.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
ERB grants are for 75 years.
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave | £2,100 | £4,150 | 75 years |
| Traditional or kerb grave | £2,100 | £4,150 | 75 years |
| Cremated remains garden plot | £1,100 | £2,200 | 75 years |
| Columbarium niche | £960 | £1,920 | 25 years |
| Stillborn plot | No charge | – | – |
| Children’s plot | No charge | – | – |
ERB can be renewed with less than 5 years remaining on the term – residents pay 25% of the then-current ERB charge for a 24-year renewal; non-residents pay 50%.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single interment | £1,185 | £2,370 |
| Double interment | £1,385 | £2,770 |
| Triple interment | £1,705 | £3,410 |
| Children and stillborn | No charge | – |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single depth | £440 | £880 |
| Double depth | £480 | £960 |
| Treble depth | £570 | £1,140 |
Additional charges
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Interment of a body outside normal hours (additional) | £1,420 | £2,840 |
| Interment of cremated remains outside normal hours (additional) | £605 | £1,210 |
| Burial of a casket over 6’11” by 32” (additional) | £520 | £1,040 |
| Plastic grave liner | £1,000 | – |
| Re-opening a vault and re-walling | Price on application | – |
| Exhumation | Price on application | – |
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone (lawn or kerb graves) | £325 |
| Headstone (garden of remembrance) | £250 |
| Headstone (baby or children’s graves) | £250 |
| Vase permission | £135 |
| External plaque | £135 |
| Added inscription | £155 |
| Bronze plaque (6” x 4”, up to 60 letters) | £485 (inc. VAT) |
| Extra letters on bronze plaque | £3.50 each (inc. VAT) |
| Annual stonemason’s licence | £130 |
Administrative fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search of records | £55 per hour |
| Replacement of grant deeds (ERB) | £35 |
| Transfer of ownership, including new grant deeds (ERB) | £35 |
About Telford & Wrekin cemeteries
Telford & Wrekin Council manages cemeteries across the borough including sites in Telford, Wellington, Dawley, Madeley, Stirchley, and other areas. Emstrey Crematorium on Longden Road is the borough’s main cremation facility. Contact the Register Office for burial enquiries.
Contact: Telford & Wrekin Register Office – register.office@telford.gov.uk
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Telford & Wrekin Council – Funeral costs.