Cemetery Permit Fees Explained
Local council for cemeteries or vicars for churchyards charge a fee for the right to erect a memorial this fee covers administration costs and cemetery/ churchyard upkeep
This is to cover the cost of checking the name and signature of the registered owner of the grave, that the inscription is within the guide lines allowed and that the proposed memorial is allowed.
Some cemeteries only allow granite memorials or granite headstones. Different finishes such as high polished, honed or rustic are allowed to finish the headstone memorial. Once you have informed us of the memorial you are considering we will contact the cemetery and obtain a permit form and the regulations to help you make a more informed choice.
Cemetery fees vary from council to council. The cost of the permit fee will be passed on to you by us at cost. This fee will very from £30-£300 depending on the cemetery. We will check for you and advise
