Worcester City Council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for Worcester City Council’s Astwood Cemetery and St John’s Cemetery, effective 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Worcester City Council operates two cemeteries managed through Worcester Cemeteries. The cemetery office can be reached on 01905 22633.
Children and young people under 18 who are Worcester residents are buried at no charge. Non-resident families pay £280 for children aged one month to 18 years, and £80 for stillborn children or those not exceeding one month of age.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
Worcester offers two ERB term options: 30 years or 99 years. Most families choose the 30-year grant, which is renewable.
| Type | 30-year grant | 99-year grant |
|---|---|---|
| Adult earthen grave | £1,045 | £2,595 |
| Cremated remains plot | £520 | £1,000 |
| Child grave (non-resident, 1 month–18 years) | £480 | £930 |
Worcester residents under 18 years of age: no charge for ERB.
Non-resident adult burial rights are subject to the standard rates shown above. Families should confirm current non-resident surcharges directly with the cemetery office.
Burial and interment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult burial – single depth | £1,160 |
| Adult burial – double depth | £1,365 |
| Child burial (1 month–18 years, resident) | No charge |
| Child burial (1 month–18 years, non-resident) | £280 |
| Stillborn or infant (≤1 month, non-resident) | £80 |
| Out-of-hours service | £1,082 |
Cremated remains interment
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cremated remains in casket | £440 |
| Cremated remains (loose scatter) | £360 |
| Cremated remains into existing excavated grave | £122 |
About Worcester cemeteries
Worcester City Council operates two cemeteries – Astwood Cemetery and St John’s Cemetery – both managed jointly under Worcester Cemeteries. Astwood Cemetery is the larger of the two and includes a non-denominational chapel. For all burial enquiries, contact the cemetery office on 01905 22633 or visit worcestercemeteries.co.uk.
Fees verified 2026-07-05, effective 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Source: Worcester Cemeteries – Burials and cremation fees.