Grave and burial fees
Below are the fees and charges for graves and burials in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Fees and charges shown are valid from 1 April 2025.
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Grave Purchase – Purchase of Exclusive Right of Burial for 60 years |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Brick |
£3,565.00 |
£10,696.00 |
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Traditional 1st row * |
£2,371.00 |
£7,114.00 |
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Traditional 2nd row * |
£2,193.00 |
£6,584.00 |
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Traditional other areas |
£2,064.00 |
£6,193.00 |
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Lawn Section |
£1,841.00 |
£5,523.00 |
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Children up to 17 years of age age including stillborn (and NVF - if purchased full sized grave required) |
£1,841.00 (lawn)
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£5,523.00 (lawn)
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The burial of Pre-Viable Foetal remains, also known as Non-Viable Foetal (NVF) remains, are only available for residents of the London Borough of Hounslow free of charge. Please note that NVF Graves are shared with other non-related NVFs, and these graves remain under the ownership of the London Borough of Hounslow. Each burial is individual and carried out respectfully, without disturbing the existing burials in the grave. Memorials of any kind are not permitted on these graves. |
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Please note that Traditional 1st row and 2nd row graves are not currently available in all cemeteries.
*To qualify for residency rates, proof of residency of the proposed registered owner must be provided at the time of booking. Otherwise, non-resident fees will be charged. |
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Interment Fees – Purchased Graves (lawn, traditional) |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Depth for 1 |
£1,023.00 |
£3,067.00 |
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Depth for 2 |
£1,197.00 |
£3,590.00 |
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Depth for 3 |
£1,263.00 |
£3,788.00 |
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Depth for 4 |
£1,686.00 |
£5,059.00 |
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Brick grave (initial digging for brick preparation) |
£1,873.00 |
£5,618.00 |
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Skip for removal of excess soil (Brick grave) each skip used |
£545.00 |
£545.00 |
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Brick grave (re-open for 1) |
£1,023.00 |
£3,067.00 |
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Children up to 17 years of age including stillborn (and NVF when purchased grave required) |
£223.00 |
£669.00 |
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Child Cremated Remains up to17 years of age, including stillborn (and NVF when purchased grave required) |
Price on application |
Price on application |
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Cremated Remains – persons 18 years and over, per depth. Depth requested may affect future burials. |
£318.00 |
£957.00 |
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Burial of Body Parts |
£318.00 |
£957.00 |
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Non-residential fees are trebled. *Child Burials Hounslow Residents only -London Borough of Hounslow covers burial fees for child burials in full. *To qualify for residency rates, proof of residency of the deceased must be provided at the time of booking. Otherwise, non-resident fees will be charged. Child burials – residency is shown through child’s parents. |
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Extension of Exclusive Rights of Burial and Memorial |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
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LAWN GRAVE |
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10 years extension |
£306.00 |
£920.00 |
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20 years extension |
£614.00 |
£1,841.00 |
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30 years extension |
£920.00 |
£2,762.00 |
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40 years extension |
£1,226.00 |
£3,681.00 |
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TRADITIONAL GRAVE |
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10 years extension |
£344.00 |
£1,035.00 |
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20 years extension |
£690.00 |
£2,071.00 |
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30 years extension |
£1,035.00 |
£3,106.00 |
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40 years extension |
£1,381.00 |
£4,141.00 |
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BRICK GRAVES |
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10 years extension |
£594.00 |
£1,782.00 |
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20 years extension |
£1,188.00 |
£3,564.00 |
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30 years extension |
£1,782.00 |
£5,346.00 |
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40 years extension |
£2,375.00 |
£7,127.00 |
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The exclusive rights of burial in a private grave are leased for 60 years duration and are renewable to a maximum of 100 years but can't be purchased in advance. The rights of burial can be extended during the last 10 years of remaining lease period. |
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Interment in an Unpurchased Graves – these graves may contain more than one burial and remain under the ownership of the London Borough of Hounslow |
Available to Residents only |
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Persons exceeding 17 years |
£751.00 |
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Child not exceeding 17 years |
£250.00 |
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Cremated Remains |
£158.00 |
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Burial Related Charges |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Fee for Casket shape per depth / Coffins over 26” width |
£282.00 |
£849.00 |
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Casket shape, or a coffin or container exceeding 26’’ in width or made from wicker or willow, are subject to the above fees. Metal caskets are not permitted in earthen graves. |
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Shroud wooden insert |
£1,023.00 |
£3,067.00 |
| Shroud burial requests are subject to a health and safety risk assessment, and the current ground and weather conditions in the cemetery. One depth only. | ||
