Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, effective 1 April 2026. The council acts as the burial authority for Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and surrounding areas.
Non-residents pay three times the resident rate. Residents who have moved into a nursing home or medical care outside the borough within the last two years retain resident pricing. ERB grants are available for up to 100 years; the standard term is 75 years.
Grave purchase – Exclusive Right of Burial
| Type | Term | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard plot | 75 years | £1,280 | £3,840 |
| Premium plot | 75 years | £1,950 | £5,850 |
| 10-year extension | – | £700 | £2,100 |
Plots are available for up to 100 years if longer rights are required.
Interment fees
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard coffin (max 6’7” × 30”) | £970 | £2,910 |
| Large coffin (max 7’2” × 36”) | £1,450 | £4,350 |
| Public grave | £710 | n/a |
| Children’s grave | £650 | £1,950 |
Other fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel hire (60 minutes) | £335 |
| Grave selection | £325 |
Combined first-burial cost
A first burial requires both the ERB fee and the interment fee.
| Type | Resident total | Non-resident total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard plot + interment | £2,250 | £6,750 |
| Premium plot + interment | £2,920 | £8,760 |
About Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council cemeteries
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council operates Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The cemetery provides lawn and woodland burial sections, as well as a crematorium. Contact the cemetery office for specific plot availability and cremated remains interment options.
Fees verified 2026-07-10. Source: Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery – Our prices.