Deaths and funerals
7. Cemetery charges
All fees are payable in advance and are non-vatable unless stated.
Resident fees apply to all persons living in the borough at the time of death. For those living outside the borough at this time, a qualification of at least 15 years residency in Gravesham at some time in the past is required. Where the purchase of an Exclusive Right of Burial coincides with the interment of a resident, the resident fee will apply regardless of where the owner of the right resides.
Non-resident fees of 2.5 times the resident fee apply to all persons living outside of the borough at the time of death. Exceptions will be made in cases of:
A former resident who purchased a grant of exclusive right of burial whilst resident within the borough or A former resident who (within the last 5 years) was placed directly in residential care accommodation outside of Gravesham without having the option of being placed in similar accommodation in Gravesham.
Purchases in advance of interment and selection of particular graves are not permitted.
Exclusive Right of Burial – 60 year period
| Full Plot | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Kerb Set | 1,195.00 | 2,988.00 |
| Headstone | 1,040.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Flat Plaque | 960.00 | 2,400.00 |
| Half Plot | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Kerb Set | - | - |
| Headstone | 520.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Flat Plaque | 480.00 | 1,200.00 |
Interment Fees
Adults
| Adults 18 Years and Over | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-open for 1 | 855.00 | 2,138.00 |
| New & Re-open for 2 | 1,020.00 | 2,550.00 |
| New & Re-open for 3 | 1,195.00 | 2,988.00 |
| Open for 4 (Advance purchased graves only) | 1,350.00 | 3,375.00 |
| Cremated Remains | 353.00 | 883.00 |
| Common Grave (any depth) | 555.00 | 1,388.00 |
| Additional Fee for Casket | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-open for 1 | 197.00 | 493.00 |
| New & Re-open for 2 | 400.00 | 1,000.00 |
| New & Re-open for 3 | 605.00 | 1,513.00 |
| Open for 4 (Advance purchased graves only) | 796.00 | 1,990.00 |
Children
| Stillborn and up to 12 months | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-open for 1 | 0.00 | 535.00 |
| New & Re-open for 2 | 0.00 | 635.00 |
| New & Re-open for 3 | 0.00 | 735.00 |
| Open for 4 (Advance purchased graves only) | 0.00 | 855.00 |
| Cremated Remains | 0.00 | 220.00 |
| Common Grave (any depth) | 0.00 | 360.00 |
| Over 12 months to 17 years | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-open for 1 | 430.00 | 1,075.00 |
| New & Re-open for 2 | 510.00 | 1,275.00 |
| New & Re-open for 3 | 595.00 | 1,488.00 |
| Open for 4 (Advance purchased graves only) | 675.00 | 1,688.00 |
| Cremated Remains | 166.00 | 415.00 |
| Common Grave (any depth) | 272.00 | 680.00 |
Use of Chapel
(max service time 45 minutes)
| Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|
| 170.00 | 425.00 |
Temporary Markers
Temporary markers are allowed on the grave for a maximum of one year after the funeral or until a memorial is placed. A permit is required.
| Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|
| 25.00 | 63.00 |
Miscellaneous
There is no non-resident surcharge for the following fees.
| Service | Cost (£) |
|---|---|
| Basic Exhumation (5 feet depth) | From 1,000.00 |
| Cremated Remains (Exhumation) | From 350.00 |
| Annual planting of graves with bulbs & spring flowers and summer bedding plants (Please note – existing customers only, no new agreements are being made) |
100.00 |
| Search Fees (Up to a 20 year period per surname) |
20.00 |
| Transfers of Exclusive Right of Burial | 60.00 |
| Fees for interments in existing vaults or other special requests | Price on Application |
Memorial Permit Fees
Please note the fees shown below are in respect of the grant of a permit only and the owner of the Exclusive Right of Burial for a grave must be prepared to pay his or her memorial mason for actually carrying out the work. For specific requirements in relation to the granting of permits, please contact the Cemeteries Officer on 01474 33 74 91.
| Type of Monument | Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| For erection or placing of headstone & base (inclusive of first inscription) | 252.00 | 630.00 |
| For placing of half kerb (headstone or other fee to be added as appropriate) | 76.00 | 190.00 |
| For placing of full kerb (headstone or other fee to be added as appropriate) | 146.00 | 365.00 |
| For placing of flat plaque* (inclusive of first inscription) | 167.00 | 418.00 |
| Additional inscription or name ** | 116.00 | 418.00 |
| Renovation works to memorials (permit required) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Replacement memorial (as originally permitted) | 61.00 | 153.00 |
| Temporary markers (max. of one year only or until a memorial is placed) | 25.00 | 63.00 |
| Common grave (Flat plaque only) | 167.00 | 418.00 |
* Please note that desk top or sloped plaques are only permitted within full or half kerb sets not on flat plaque or other areas.
** The inscription fee covers one name only. For each name included on the inscription an additional charge will be incurred.
| For placing of additional ornamentation (in addition to the above fees). NB This charge includes the first inscription where appropriate. |
Resident (£) |
Non-Resident (£) |
|---|---|---|
| For small items such as vases, photo plaques, chippings, etc. | 116.00 | 290.00 |
| For larger items such as a plaque, desk top* or similar, ledger slabs, books, etc. | 167.00 | 418.00 |