York council cemetery fees
Current burial and cemetery fees for City of York Council cemeteries, verified against the council’s published fee schedule. Dringhouses Cemetery serves as the primary council cemetery for cremated remains.
Burial fees (cremated remains)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Exclusive right of burial for cremated remains (50 years) | £589 |
| Interment of cremated remains | £330 |
| Exhumation of cremated remains | £261 |
Burial fees (full burial)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult grave reopen | £1,101 |
| Child grave reopen (under 12) | No charge |
| Exhumation of non-cremated remains | Negotiated at cost |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Headstone permit | £216 |
| Additional inscription on headstone | £118 |
| Marking out grave | £30 |
| Removal of grave memorial (by council) | £132 |
All charges include VAT at 20% where applicable.
Fees verified 2026-04-03. Source: City of York Council crematorium and cemetery fees.
About York council cemeteries
City of York Council operates Dringhouses Cemetery alongside York Crematorium. Contact the council’s bereavement services for plot availability.