Westmorland and Furness Council cemetery fees
Westmorland and Furness Council manages cemetery services across a large geographic area, covering the former districts of South Lakeland, Barrow-in-Furness, and Eden. The council publishes a unified fee schedule for burials across its cemeteries.
Burial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grave purchase – Exclusive Right of Burial (100-year lease) | £914 |
| Child’s grave, up to 17 years (100-year lease) | £914 |
| Cremated remains space – Exclusive Right of Burial (100-year lease) | £379 |
| Walled grave or vault construction | £442 |
| Adult interment (18+, single or double depth) | £1,000 |
| Adult interment (treble depth) | £1,100 |
| Child interment (1 month–17 years) | £1,000 |
| Stillborn or child up to 1 month | £120 |
| Repurchase of unused space | Original amount minus 15% admin fee |
Non-residents pay double the standard rate for both interment fees and burial rights.
Cremated remains fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremated remains interment | £280 |
| Scattering at Barrow (external cremation) | £52 |
| Scattering under turf (select locations) | £150 |
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremation with service | £960 |
| Cremation without service | £425 |
| Attended cremation (9:15am or 4pm) | £500 |
| Witnessed cremation (additional) | £208 |
| Body parts, blocks or slides | £28.10 |
Administrative fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| General administration (exceptional circumstances) | £50 |
| Public Health funeral administration | £390 + costs |
| Memorial mason registration | £135 |
No exhumation fees are published on the council’s schedule – contact the relevant area office for a quote.
Contact
Westmorland and Furness Council Bereavement Services operates across three areas:
- Barrow area: 01229 876542
- South Lakeland area: 01539 793554
- Penrith/Eden area: 01768 212251
Fees verified 2026-08-12. Source: Westmorland and Furness Council – Cemetery and crematorium fees.
For a comparison of burial fees across the UK, see our cemetery fee comparison tool.