Name
Purchase of Exclusive Right of Burial
Charges

With effect from 1 February 2024

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

Purchase type Cost
Exclusive right of burial in a standard grave £1,309
Exclusive right of burial of a child not exceeding 16 years in the children's section No charge
Exclusive right of burial of a child not exceeding 18 years in a standard grave No charge
To purchase additional lease years on the original exclusive rights of burial for a standard grave (not to exceed 50 years)  Per year £26.18
The exclusive right of burial for a cremated remains plot £630
To purchase additional lease years on the original exclusive rights of burial for a cremated remains plot (not to exceed 50 years) Per year £12.60
Pre-purchase of exclusive right of burial in Leominster Cemetery only. This also applies if purchased as a memorial only £2,618
Transfer of the Exclusive rights of burial via a Seal of Probate or Letters of administration including
provision of replacement Deed of Grant, valid to the termination of original 
£81
Transfer of the Exclusive rights of burial via a Statutory Declaration including provision of replacement Deed of Grant, valid to the termination of original £95

Where ownership of exclusive right of burial has been purchased and no remains are in the plot the ownership may be assigned back to the council with a refund payable of the years remaining on this ownership less the administration fee of £81.

Forms

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