Purchase of Exclusive Right of Burial

With effect from 1 April 2025

*A non-resident fee will apply if the person applying for said rights does not reside in Herefordshire at the time of the interment (with one exception, if the rights are for the burial of a person residing in Herefordshire).

Exclusive right of burial for 50 years, including Deed of Grant.

Purchase type	Resident	*Non-resident
Exclusive right of burial in a standard grave	£1,348	£2,696
Exclusive right of burial in a child grave in the Children's Section	No charge	£661
Exclusive right of burial in a standard grave of a child up to and including 18 years	No charge	£1,348
Exclusive right of burial for an ashes plot	£649	£1,298
To purchase additional lease years on the original exclusive rights of burial for a standard grave (not to exceed 50 years). Per year	£26.96	£53.92
To purchase additional lease years on the original exclusive rights of burial for an ashes plot (not to exceed 50 years). Per year	£12.98	£25.96
Transfer of the exclusive rights of burial via a Seal of Probate, letters of administration, assent or assignment including provision of replacement Deed of Grant, valid to the termination of the original rights	£85	£85
Transfer of an exclusive rights of burial via a Statutory Declaration including provision of replacement Deed of Grant, valid to the termination of the original rights	£100	£100
Pre-purchase of exclusive right of burial in Leominster Cemetery only. This also applies if purchased as a memorial only	£2,696	£4,044

Where ownership of exclusive right of burial has been purchased and remains unused, the ownership may be assigned back to the council with a minimum payment refundable of £515 for a grave, £247 for an ashes plot or for the years remaining on the lease (based on the price when purchased), whichever is greater.

For burial application forms please contact the Crematorium Office on 01432 383200 or email bereavement@herefordshire.gov.uk