Trafford Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Trafford Borough Council, effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27 schedule). Trafford manages several cemeteries including those served by Dunham Massey Crematorium in Altrincham.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
ERB is available subject to availability at individual cemeteries.
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive right of burial – earthen grave | £1,010 | £1,700 |
| Exclusive right of burial – cremated remains | £565 | £920 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult interment (up to 3 metres depth) | £1,010 | £1,490 |
| Interment of cremated remains in casket | £335 | £335 |
| Public grave interment – adult | £1,010 | – |
For multiple interments in the same grave at the same time, the first interment is charged at the full rate. Each additional interment (including cremated remains) is charged at 50% of the full rate.
Children up to 17 years: no charge.
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone erection permit | £155 |
| Subsequent inscription | £85 |
| Concrete foundations | £145 |
| Transfer of burial rights – statutory declaration | £130 |
| Transfer of burial rights – assent or add names | £80 |
Chapel fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Service in Stamford Chapel prior to burial – 30 minutes | £340 |
| Service in Stamford Chapel prior to burial – 45 minutes | £440 |
Fees effective 1 April 2026 (2026/27). Verified 2026-05-24. Source: Trafford Borough Council consolidated fees and charges 2026/27. Further information: Trafford Council burials and cremations.
About Trafford Borough Council cemeteries
Trafford Borough Council manages cemeteries across the borough. The Dunham Massey Crematorium in Altrincham also offers cremated remains interment. Contact the bereavement services team for plot availability.