Our prices
Burial prices
Burials take place on Monday to Saturdays and are prices are shown below.
We welcome residents and anyone living outside of the borough. For those living in Welwyn Hafield at the time of death (or moved out of borough for care within the last two years) some prices are reduced, these are shown below.
Prices are correct as of 1 April 2025.
Burial prices (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
|
Option |
Fee for residents | Fee for non-residents |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Plot (Max coffin size 6'7" x 30”) including Exclusive Rights of Burial (75 years) |
£1,280 | £3,840 |
|
Premium Plot (End of Row) including Exclusive Rights of Burial (75 years) |
£1,950 | £5,850 |
|
Burial Fee (Max coffin size 6'7" x 30”) |
£970 | £2,910 |
|
Burial Fee (Large Coffin/Casket) |
£1,450 | £4,350 |
Graves (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
|
Grave Type |
Fee for residents | Fee for non residents |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Grave |
£710 |
N/A |
|
Shallow Grave (minimum £1,280) |
POA |
POA |
| Children's Grave (paid for by the Children's Fund) |
£650 |
£1,950 |
|
Use of Chapel 60 minute slot (includes 40 minute s for service) |
£335 | £335 |
|
Grave Selection (chosen by family) |
£325 | £325 |
| Late fee for burial (per 30 minutes) |
£200 |
£200 |
|
Turf Grave (additional) |
£80 | £80 |
Exclusive Rights of Burial extensions and transfers (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
You are able to purchase Exclusive Rights of Burial for a plot for up to 100 years if you wish.
Though these rights are not automatically passed on after death they can be transferred to someone else.
| Type | Fee for residents | Fee for non residents |
|---|---|---|
|
10-year extension of Grant of Exclusive Right |
£700 | £2,100 |
|
Transfer Ownership of Grant of Exclusive Right |
£70 |
£70 |
|
Official Copy of Grant of Exclusive Right |
£70 |
£70 |
Exhumations
Exhumations are charged by hour please contact us for details.
Child burials
There are no charges for child burials these are paid for by the Children's Fund.