Thetford Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Thetford Town Council, effective from 1 April 2026. Thetford Town Council acts as Burial Authority and operates London Road Cemetery in Thetford, Norfolk. Fees vary significantly between parishioners (Thetford residents) and non-parishioners.
Burial costs (new grave)
| Fee | Parishioner (2026/27) | Non-parishioner (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Right of Burial for 50 years | £739 | £1,772 |
| Interment fee (single depth) | £402 | £928 |
| Total (new grave) | £1,141 | £2,700 |
The ERB fee covers the 50-year term, assignment of lease, special maintenance, and all associated costs.
Ashes interment costs
| Fee | Parishioner (2026/27) | Non-parishioner (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Right of Burial for 50 years (ashes plot) | £443 | £566 |
| Interment of cremated remains | £225 | £445 |
| Total (ashes) | £668 | £1,011 |
Children’s burial fees
| Fee | Parishioner (2026/27) | Non-parishioner (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Child’s grave ERB (5–11 years, 50 years) | £421 | £842 |
| Child’s interment (5–11 years) | £347 | £696 |
| Infant grave ERB (0–4 years, 50 years) | £201 | £402 |
| Infant interment (0–4 years) | £220 | £440 |
All fees for children under 18 and babies stillborn after 24 weeks may be reclaimed from the Children’s Funeral Fund (CFF).
Memorial permits
| Memorial type | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone (up to 3’6”) | £256 | £512 |
| Footstone or tablet | £256 | £512 |
| Tablet (up to 15” x 15”) | £140 | £282 |
| Kerbstones | £256 | £512 |
| Vase (up to 12”) | £256 | £512 |
| Flat stone (up to 7’ x 3’) | £256 | £512 |
| Additional inscription | £140 | £282 |
Other charges
| Service | Parishioner | Non-parishioner |
|---|---|---|
| Use of chapel (deed holders) | £96 | £96 |
| Use of chapel (non-deed holders) | £146 | £146 |
| Transfer of exclusive right of burial | £48 | £96 |
| Double depth / second interment (adult) | £402 | £928 |
| Headstone removal by cemetery staff | £140 | £140 |
| Short notice burial (under 72 hours) | £775 | £1,581 |
About London Road Cemetery
London Road Cemetery is managed by Thetford Town Council, which acts as the Burial Authority under powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1972 and the Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977. The cemetery serves the town of Thetford in the Breckland area of Norfolk.
For enquiries, contact the Bereavement Services team at The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS. Phone: 01842 754 247. Email: cemetery@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Fees verified 9 July 2026, effective 1 April 2026. Approved by the Community & Environmental Committee, December 2025. Source: Thetford Town Council – Cemetery Fees April 2026.