Cemetery charges

Find current fees for burials, cremations, and memorials across Norwich cemeteries.

Burial information 

  • All prices and procedures apply to standard-sized coffins (6’10” long × 2’6” wide × 1’3” deep).
  • If a larger coffin is needed, alternative burial arrangements may be required. This could include using a different plot or location for operational reasons.
  • The council is not responsible for any extra costs related to larger coffins or alternative arrangements requested or required by families.

Cemetery charges from 1 April 2026 (PDF, 332.71 KB)

Cemetery charges from 1 April 2026

Exclusive rights of burial (ERB), also known as burial grants

All ERB charges do not include memorial application fees

Earlham - traditional coffin burials Resident Non resident
Double grave for 2 burials - 50 years £2,260 £4,520
Double grave for 2 burials - 100 years £3,580 £7,160
Rosary traditional coffin burials    
Double grave for 2 burials - 50 years £2,280 £4,560
Double grave for 2 burials - 100 years £5,090 £10,180
Rosary Vale A & B - monoliths only    
Double grave for 2 burials - 50 years £2,490 £4,980
Double grave for 2 burials - 100 years £4,970 £9,940
Historical grave - Earlham    
Single space remaining - 50 years £915 £1,830
Single spaces remaining - 50 years £1,300 £2,600
Historical graves - Earlham ECO incluslve charge allocated - excludes memorial application fee    
Natural burial - 100% natural and biodegradable coffins, no plastic/metals, screws or staples, bodies must not be subject to hygienic treatment (embalming)    
Single space historical grave 4'6'' £1,740 £3,480
Inclusive charge ECO natural burial e.g. wicker or willow. Interment ERB 25 years memorial in keeping with section    
Religious faith burials (in designated religious faith sections) Sections 70M EEM Jewish Cemetery Resident Non resident
Shroud burial, single interment per grave £560 £1,120
Traditional coffin burial - Interment fee £1,920 £3,840
Burial grant, single space - 50 years  £2,260 £4,520
Religious faith burials (in designated religious faith sections) Muslim section 70m Resident Non resident
Shroud burial, single interment per grave £560 £1,120
Burial grant - 50 years £1,600 £3,200
Cremation plots Rosary Z - Excludes memorial application fee Resident Non resident
Two spaces - 50 year £1,600 £3,200
Two spaces - 100 years £3,200 £6,400

Interment fees

Interment fees Resident Non resident
Standard interment fee for a coffined burial £1,920 £3,840
Interment of caskets/oversized £2,310 £4,620
Natural burial - 100% natural and bio-degradable coffins, no plastic/metals/screws or staples, bodies must not be subject to hygienic treatment (embalming) ECO natural burial e.g. wicker or willow, interment -no mats or plastics £560 £1,120
Natural burial - depth greater than 3'8" Price on application  
Cremated remains - ashes depth £465 £930
Cremated remains - depth greater than 4'6" £1,920 £3,840
Exhumation - body (see notes below) £2,570 £5,140
Interment of caskets Price on application  
Exhumations - cremated remains (see notes below) £685 £1,370
Re-opening of brick graves and vaults Price on application  
Babies and children up to 17 years old Resident Non resident
Interment and 20 year burial grant (in designated burial sections)          No charge No charge
Memorial applications  - where permitted Resident Non resident
New or Replacement Headstone on single grave – up to 3ft                   £660         £1,320  
Each additional inscription £85 £170  
Cremation tablet - flat £275 £550  
Inscribed vase £190 £380  
Admin charge £37 £74  

Administration charges

Transfer of exclusive burial rights Resident Non resident
Transfer of grant- owner deceased (includes grant) £120 £240
Living assignment - person to person £120 £240
Additional - add additional grant holder £37 £74
Copy of certificate £37 £74
Grant Extension Resident Non resident
Burial plots - per five years £265 £503
Cremation plots - per five years £265 £265
Grave Maintenance - annual charge Resident Non resident
Clipping and tidy grass £150 £300
Invoice to Crematorium - full service admin fee £37 £74

Other fees

Additional funeral charges Resident Non resident
Cancellation of funeral - 3 working days or less  £245 £490
Funeral delayed - cost for each 15 minutes late after the first 15 minutes £130 £260
Use of Jewish Chapel - funerals £170 £340
Sunken graves - soil top-up 12 months or more Price on application Price on application
Surrender of grave - contact bereavements team Price on application Price on application
Search and grave identification fees Resident Non resident
Cemetery visit with family to allocate grave - if a plot is purchased, fee will be deducted from ERB charge £130 £260
Genealogy search - register only £75 £150
Genealogy search + grave found and marked in the cemetery (per grave) £130 £260
Supply plans and directions to graves £75 £150

Exhumation and reopening information 

  • Standard Exhumation: Subject to VAT if the body is not being reburied. The final resting place must be confirmed when booking.
  • Cremated Remains: Also subject to VAT if the ashes are not being reburied. Exhumation is only possible if the ashes were interred in a container. If they cannot be identified, the fee is non-refundable.

Permissions required

Exhumation can only take place with the correct legal permissions, which may include:

  • a licence from the Ministry of Justice
  • a faculty from the Church of England

These must be obtained by the person requesting the exhumation.

VAT information

VAT is included where applicable.
Our VAT number: 107007712

Use our online form to apply and pay for cemetery services

For everything else, contact bereavement services

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