Torridge District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Torridge District Council cemeteries in Devon, effective 2026/27. Residents of the Torridge district receive a 25% reduction on fees marked with an asterisk in the council’s schedule.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
ERB grants are for 25 years.
| Grave type | Standard fee | Resident fee (25% reduction) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult grave (unused) | £1,319 | ~£989 |
| Renewal (plot unused) | £1,320 | ~£990 |
| Renewal (plot in use) | £176 | ~£132 |
| Ashes plot | £195 | ~£146 |
| Child (under 16) | Free | Free |
Pre-booking of grave plots at Northam and Torrington is no longer available due to limited remaining space.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Standard fee | Resident fee (25% reduction) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment – single depth | £1,635 | ~£1,226 |
| Adult interment – double depth | £2,000 | ~£1,500 |
| Adult interment – triple depth | £2,324 | ~£1,743 |
| Ashes interment (adult) | £376 | ~£282 |
| Scattering of ashes | £195 | ~£146 |
| Weekend interment surcharge | +£376 | +~£282 |
Children under 16 are buried or interred at no charge.
Memorial fees
| Service | Standard fee | Resident fee (25% reduction) |
|---|---|---|
| Erection of headstone | £441 | ~£331 |
| Erection of tablet or vase | £156 | ~£117 |
| Additional headstone inscription | £90 | ~£68 |
Other fees
| Service | Standard fee | Resident fee (25% reduction) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel use, services, or overnight laying of coffin | £290 | ~£218 |
| Search of register | £55 | – |
| Copy of register entry | £55 | – |
Fees verified 2026-08-05, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Torridge District Council Fees and Charges 2026/27.
About Torridge cemeteries
Torridge District Council manages cemeteries at Bideford, Northam, Holsworthy, Great Torrington, and several rural sites across the district. Note that pre-booking of plots at Northam and Torrington is no longer available. A minimum of five working days’ notice is required for all burials.
Contact: Torridge District Council – www.torridge.gov.uk/cemeteries