Ware Town Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Ware Cemetery in Hertfordshire, managed by Ware Town Council. Fees shown are effective from 1 January 2026.
Non-residents pay four times the resident rate. The resident rate applies to those whose address is within the Ware Town Council area.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
Exclusive right of burial is granted for 50 years.
| Plot type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full burial plot (50-year ERB) | £1,365 | £5,460 |
| Cremated remains plot (50-year ERB) | £548 | £2,192 |
| Child’s grave (under 18, 50-year ERB) | £110 | £440 |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Double depth interment (adult) | £1,400 | £5,600 |
| Single depth interment (adult) | £1,053 | £4,212 |
| Interment in wicker, willow or bamboo (additional to above) | £384 | £1,536 |
| Interment of cremated remains | £450 | £1,800 |
| Second set of cremated remains (at same time) | £180 | £720 |
| Scattering of cremated remains on purchased grave | £180 | £720 |
| Stillborn or child under 18 | £180 | £720 |
Memorials
Memorial fees are the same for residents and non-residents.
| Memorial type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New memorial (subject to approval) | £243 |
| Replacement memorial | £243 |
| Additional inscription (after first) | £110 |
Memorial repairs do not attract a fee.
Other charges
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of grant of exclusive right of burial | £91 | £91 |
| Searches for records (after first year) | £91 | £91 |
About Ware Cemetery
Ware Cemetery serves the town of Ware in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire. The cemetery is managed by Ware Town Council, which reviews its fee schedule annually. Non-residents pay four times the resident fee for grave purchases and interments.
Ware is a market town on the River Lea, approximately 20 miles north of London in East Hertfordshire. The cemetery provides burial services for the local community and surrounding areas.
For enquiries, contact Ware Town Council directly.
Fees effective from 1 January 2026. Source: Ware Town Council – 2026 Cemetery Fee Schedule. Verified 2026-06-03.