Warwick District Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Warwick District Council, verified against the council’s published schedule for Oakley Wood Crematorium and associated cemeteries. The council manages cemeteries in Leamington Spa (Brunswick Street), Old Milverton, Kenilworth (Oaks Road), and Warwick.
Non-residents of Warwick District pay three times (3x) the resident rate for all grave purchase and interment fees. This is one of the highest non-resident multiples of any English district council.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial, 50-year term)
| Grave type | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Large grave | £3,090 | £9,270 |
| Child’s grave | £1,120 | £3,360 |
| Half-size grave (for cremated remains) | £1,120 | £3,360 |
| Cremated remains plots (holds 2 burials) | £465 | £1,395 |
| Grave selection fee (large grave) | £635 | – |
| Grave selection fee (child/half-size/cremation plot) | £315 | – |
| 5-year extension of burial rights | £247 | £741 |
| Transfer of burial rights | £150 | – |
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Resident fee | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult burial | £1,700 | £5,100 |
| Woodland burial | £1,900 | £2,850 |
| Cremated remains interment | £365 | £1,095 |
| Baby or child burial (parent-arranged) | Free of charge | £220 |
| Baby or child burial (not parent-arranged) | £220 | £220 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone or memorial up to 3’6” high (including first inscription) | £305 |
| Vase or small memorial under 1’ high (including first inscription) | £305 |
| Additional inscriptions | £155 |
| Kerbset memorial | £510 |
| Adding kerbs to existing memorial | £205 |
Other fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel use (Leamington/Warwick/Old Milverton) | £165–£295 |
| Kenilworth chapel use | £165 |
| Late arrival charge (per 15 minutes) | £330 |
| Grave search (electronic register) | £86 per name |
| Certified burial register copy | £14 |
| Grave marking/visit appointment | £93 |
| Assistance without a funeral director | £140 |
| Late or incomplete paperwork administration | £110 |
| Late cancellation | £355 |
| Incorrect coffin size notification | £355 |
Fees verified 2026-08-12. Source: Warwick District Council – Burial fees at Oakley Wood Crematorium.
Warwick District cemeteries
Warwick District Council manages cemeteries at Leamington Spa (Brunswick Street Cemetery), Old Milverton, Kenilworth (Oaks Road Cemetery), and Warwick. Oakley Wood Crematorium is the main bereavement facility for the district.
The large grave ERB fee of £3,090 is among the higher rates in the West Midlands, reflecting the cost of maintaining burial space in a high-demand district.
Contact: Oakley Wood Crematorium, Oakley Wood, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QP – 01926 651418 – oakley.wood@warwickdc.gov.uk