West Lindsey District Council cemetery fees
Current cemetery fees for West Lindsey District Council, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The council manages two cemeteries: School Lane Cemetery in Springthorpe and Legsby Road Cemetery in Market Rasen.
Note on interment fees: West Lindsey District Council does not set or publish interment (burial service) fees. Those charges are arranged directly with your funeral director and vary by provider. The fees below cover grave purchase (exclusive right of burial) and memorial installation only.
Grave purchase (exclusive right of burial)
The Exclusive Right of Burial grants the holder the right to determine who is buried in a grave space. Non-residents pay approximately double the resident rate.
| Plot type | Resident (2026/27) | Non-resident (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Single grave (up to 9ft × 4ft) | £768 | £1,594 |
| Double grave (up to 9ft × 4ft) | £1,075 | £2,234 |
| Cremated remains plot (up to 4ft 6in × 4ft) | £460 | £958 |
| Single or cremated remains grave – child aged 3–17 | £199 (standard) / £124 (cremated remains) | same rate |
| Child under 3 years | No charge | No charge |
Memorial installation fees
All memorials require a permit from West Lindsey District Council before installation.
| Memorial type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Headstone up to 18 inches high | £150 |
| Headstone over 18 inches to 3 feet | £180 |
| Headstone over 3 feet to 4 feet | £326 |
| Fixed vase (up to 6 inches high) | £64 |
| Fixed vase (over 6 inches to 1 foot high) | £120 |
| Flat stone (up to 12in × 12in) | £120 |
| Flat stone (over 12in × 12in to 12in × 18in) | £233 |
| Plaque (up to 8in × 4in) | £64 |
| Plaque (over 8in × 4in to 12in × 6in) | £120 |
| Figurine (up to 12 inches high) | £120 |
| Figurine (over 12 inches to 24 inches high) | £144 |
| Additional inscription on existing memorial | £54 |
Additional fees
| Item | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of Exclusive Right of Burial certificate | £88 |
| Certified copy of entry in Register of Burials | £88 |
| Permission to plant a memorial tree | £99 |
| Permission to install a memorial seat | £99 |
Non-resident fees
Non-resident rates apply to anyone not permanently resident within the West Lindsey district. The non-resident rate for a single grave ERB is approximately double the resident rate (£768 → £1,594). The council sets the exact rates; there is no fixed multiplier published.
About West Lindsey cemeteries
West Lindsey District Council manages two cemeteries:
- Springthorpe Cemetery – School Lane, Springthorpe, Gainsborough
- Market Rasen Cemetery – Legsby Road, Market Rasen
The district covers a largely rural area of Lincolnshire centred on Gainsborough and Market Rasen. Burial services (the interment itself) are arranged and priced by your funeral director independently of the council’s grave purchase fees.
Contact: West Lindsey District Council – 01427 676676
Fees verified 2026-08-11, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: West Lindsey District Council – Buying a grave and ordering a memorial.