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Memorials and Prices


Memorials

We have lots of different memorials to choose from. All of the information can be found in our memorials packs:

  • Burials Memorials Pack
  • Cremations Memorials Pack with order forms

Apply

Once you've decided which memorial(s) you'd like, complete the application and return it to the Crematorium Office in person or by post.

Pay

You can pay by card by calling 01622 602656 or in person at the Crematorium Office.

We accept Visa Debit, Visa and Mastercard.

Pay (Renewals)

When your memorial is up for renewal, you will be sent an invoice which you can pay online, by calling 01622 602544, or in person at the Crematorium Office. We accept Visa Debit, Visa and Mastercard.

For information on pricing, see below.

Memorial Prices

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Crematorium Memorials

Book of Remembrance - a permanent commemoration
First line (surname and first name only) and
One line basic entry
£107
Five line entry with floral emblem or crest £267
Extra lines (price per line) £53.50
Folded Remembrance Card - a replica of the Book of Remembrance (price per entry)
Card with two line basic entry £70
Five line entry with floral emblem or crest £277.50
Extra lines (price per line) £53.50
Mini Book of Remembrance - a replica of the Book of Remembrance (price per book)
Book with two line basic entry £147
Five line entry with floral emblem or crest £317
Extra lines (price per line) £53.50
Roses
Individual rose in a plot with a stone effect plaque £280.50
Plus one year dedication £51 (no VAT)
Standard rose in a bed with other roses and a stone effect plaque £247
Plus one year dedication £45 (no VAT)
Trees
Tree and stone effect plaque £132
Plus one year dedication £41.50 (no VAT)
Acer
Acer and stone effect plaque £140
Plus one year dedication £72 (no VAT)
Bench
Seat and stone effect plaque £350
Plus one year dedication £73.50 (no VAT)
New Location £450
Plus one year dedication £73.50 (no VAT)
Stone Effect Plaque
Plaque on stake, kerb edge or bench with inscription £93
Plus one year dedication £20(no VAT)
Refurbishment of bronze plaque £25
Replacement plaque £93 (no VAT)
Stone Vases
Vase and stone effect plaque £40
Plus one year dedication £55 (no VAT)
Replacement plaque £93
Memorial Wall Vases (in the Cloisters or Flower Hall)
Vase and plaque £25
Plus one year dedication £54 (no VAT)
Cloister Tablets
Single tablet with single three line inscription £160
Plus one year dedication £16 (no VAT)
Double tablet with single three line inscription £184
Plus one year dedication £21.50 (no VAT)
Double tablet with double six line inscription £322
Plus one year dedication £21.50 (no VAT)
Refurbishment per letter - regild £5
Refurbishment per letter - repaint £5 (no VAT)
Second Inscription £184 (no VAT)
Sanctum Vault(with 80 letter inscription)
Double vault with inscription and 10 year lease £1230
Double vault with inscription and 20 year lease £1455 (no VAT)
Double vault with inscription and 30 year lease £2142
Family vault with inscription and 10 year lease £1680.50
Family vault with inscription and 20 year lease £2795
Family vault with inscription and 30 year lease £3885
Illustration and Photo plaques Prices Vary
Extra letters £3 per letter
Sanctum Panorama Vault (with 80 letter inscription)
Vault with inscription for 10 years £1230
Vault with inscription for 20 years £2200
Bird Bath Memorial
First row: 6" by 3" plaque with inscription £118
First row: Plus one year dedication £13
Second row: 7.25" by 3" plaque with inscription £123
Second row: Plus one year dedication £13.50
Third row: 8.5" by 3" with inscription £128.50
Third row: Plus one year dedication £14
Fourth row: 9.75" by 3" with inscription £133.50
Fourth row: Plus one year dedication £14.50
Fifth row: 11" by 3" plaque with inscription £138.50
Fifth row: Plus one year dedication £15
Chapel Lawn Planter
Plaque with inscription £59
Plus one year dedication £19.50 (no VAT)
Chapel Lawn Barbican
Plaque with inscription £210
Plus one year dedication £24 (no VAT)
Woodside Walk Book
Plaque with inscription £68
Plus one year dedication £22 (no VAT)
Woodside Walk and Panorama Mushroom
Plaque with inscription £74.50
Plus one year dedication £25 (no VAT)
Woodside Barbican
Plaque with inscription £165
Plus one year dedication £18 (no VAT)

Cemetery Memorials

Bench
Seat and plaque £350
Plus one year dedication £73.50 (no VAT)
New Location £450
Plus one year dedication £73.50 (no VAT)
Mushroom
Mushroom with plaque £74.50
Plus one year dedication £25 (no VAT)
Circular Bench
Circular Bench with plaque £164
Plus one year dedication £67.50 (no VAT)
Rose
Individual rose and stone effect plaque £280.50
Plus one year dedication £51 (no VAT)
Majestic Mausolia
Majestic Mausoleum and 30 year dedication (includes four caskets) £2500
Inscription per line £35.50 (no VAT)
Additional inscription £51
Posy Holder To be confirmed

Cremation Prices

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Cremations
Stillborn Child - service at 8.30am
(If pre-24 weeks Med Ref Fee of £27 is not charged)
£40.25
Stillborn Child (after 24 weeks) - service from 9am
(If pre-24 weeks Med Ref Fee of £27 is not charged)
£310.25
Child (up to 15 years old)
(The chapel fee includes the cremation fee)
£310.25
Adult cremation slot at 8.30am.
This is a 30 minute slot with no service or attendees.
£365
Adult committal slot at 9am.
This is a 30 minutes slot with 20 minutes in the Chapel, and 10 minutes to enter/exit and get the Chapel ready for the next service.
The fee includes the cremation, medical referee fee, environmental surcharge and the cremation carton.
£495
Adult reduced cost cremation slot at 9.30am.
This is a 45 minute slot with 30 minutes in Chapel, and 15 minutes to enter/exit and get the Chapel ready for next service.
The fee includes the cremation, medical referee fee, environmental surcharge and the cremation carton.
£565
Adult cremation slot between 10.15am and 4.15pm.
This is a 45 minute slot with 30 minutes in Chapel, 15 minutes to enter/exit and get the Chapel ready for next service.
The fee includes the cremation, medical referee fee, environmental surcharge and the cremation carton.
£690        
Adult cremation slot at 4.15pm (by request only) £790
Extra 30 minutes in the chapel £270
Medical referee fee (not relevant for a stillborn child under 24 weeks old) £27.50
Environmental surcharge £65
Body parts £105
Saturday service at 9.30am or 10.15am (by request only) £1350
Service over run charge (charged to the Funeral Director) From £100
Cancellation fee - for non cancellation of services. Cancellations should be made five working days before the service to allow for rebooking by another Funeral Director. £180
Containers
Strewing tube (burgundy plastic) £17.50
Designed or pictured strewing tubes £20
Casket (light oak) £58
Baby urn or strewing tube £12.75
Music
Use of the Organ £10
Organist (paid direct to the Organist) Prices vary
Visual tribute for service - up to 30 slides £55
Visual tribute for service - 31-99 slides £110
Visual tribute for service - 100-150 slides £160
Visual tribute for service - 150-200 slides and over £230

Memory stick (USB) of visual tribute

Second copy if ordered at the same time as the first

£50

£20

Webcasting £60
Memory stick (USB) of Webcasting

Second copy if ordered at the same time as the first

£50

£20

Other Services
Burial in an individual plot £52
Exhumation or unearthing of remains £240
Scattering of ashes with no family witnesses Free
Scattering of ashes with family witnesses (appointments available weekdays from 10am - 12pm and 2.30pm - 3.30pm) £41.50
Scattering of ashes from another crematorium with no family witnesses £60
Scattering of ashes from another crematorium with family witnesses  £101.50

Burial Prices

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General Lawn Grave

These prices are for 30 and 60 year exclusive rights of burial. This means the purchaser is paying for the rights of the grave, but not the land.

ResidentsNon-residents
Exclusive rights for 30 years   £825 £2,475
Exclusive rights for 60 years   £1,650 £4,950
Standard single depth grave Funeral fee £580 £580
Standard double depth grave Funeral fee £695 £695
Standard triple depth grave Funeral fee £935 £935

Cremated Remains Grave

These prices are for 30 and 60 year exclusive rights of burial. This means the purchaser is paying for the rights of the grave, but not the land.

ResidentsNon-residents
Standard grave Exclusive rights for 30 years £460 £1,840
Exclusive rights for 60 years £920 £3,680
Funeral fee  £240 £240

Child Graves

ResidentsNon-residents
Stillborn to 4 years Exclusive rights Not issued Not issued
Funeral fee No charge £80
Child 5-15 years Exclusive rights Not issued Not issued
Funeral fee £260 £260

Unpurchased Grave

ResidentsNon-residents
Standard grave Exclusive rights £565 N/A

Other Services and Monuments

Other Services
Additional digging fee where the coffin lid exceeds 26" wide and/or 82" long) £140
Exhumation or unearthing of cremated remains £255
Exhumation or unearthing of buried remains Prices vary
Witness service - cremated remains burial £50
Transfer of exclusive rights (admin fee) £89
Add an additional name to your exclusive rights £48
Copy of deed of grant £50
Use of chapel at the crematorium (the chapel at the cemetery is currently out of use) £270
Monuments
Headstone £148.50
Kerb stone £148.50
Cremated remains memorial £148.50
Tablet (12" by 12") £148.50
Vase £148.50
Additional inscription £100
Any other monument (Note: monument permit fees are reduced by 50% for under 16 years) £148.50
Memorial inspection re-instatement (standard) Available upon request
Lawn grave foundation - by MBS £135.00

A stonemason will need to get a permit from the council before they can work in the cemetery.

Containers
Strewing tube (burgundy plastic) £17.50
Designed or pictured strewing tubes £20 
Casket (light oak) £58
Baby urn or strewing tube £12.75
Maintenance
Earthing £75
Turfing £75

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