Below are the Fees and Charges for Astwood and St John's Cemeteries and Worcester Crematorium from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. (All prices inclusive of VAT except burial and crematorium charges which are exempt)
Please visit the Memorial Options page for Memorial item prices.
Interment
No charge in respect of Worcester residents under the age of 17 years
| Description | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Burial Single depth | 918.00 |
| Burial double depth | 1081.00 |
| Of a Child at time of death more than 1 month but less than 17 years - Non Resident | 220.00 |
| Of a child aged at time of death 1 month or less, including a Stillborn - Non resident | 66.00 |
| Of Cremated Remains in a casket | 347.00 |
| Of Cremated Remains loose | 291.00 |
| Of Body Parts | 200.00 |
| LATE ARRIVAL AT BURIAL (more than 20 minutes and not advised) | 50.00 |
Dis-Interments
| Description | Price (£ |
|---|---|
| Full Burial | 918.00 |
| Cremated Remains in a casket | 347.00 |
Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial
For the Exclusive Right of Burial in an earthen grave for a period of 30 or 99 years and including the Deed of Grant:
No charge in respect of Worcester residents under the age of 17 years
| Description | Price (£ |
|---|---|
| Adult Grave Deed of Grant - 30 years | 826.00 |
| Adult Grave Deed of Grant - 99 years | 2121.00 |
| Child’s Grave Deed of Grant - 30 years - Non resident | 403.00 |
| Child’s Grave Deed of Grant - 99 years - Non resident | 780.00 |
| Cremated Remains Grave Deed of Grant - 30 years | 413.00 |
| Cremated Remains Grave Deed of Grant - 99 years | 795.00 |
| Renewal of Deed of Grant for 10 years – Full Burial | 165.00 |
| Renewal of Deed of Grant for 10 years – Cremated Remains | 115.00 |
| Non Resident Surcharge – Adult Grave | 505.00 |
| Non Resident Surcharge – Child Cremated Remains Grave | 290.00 |
|
Transfer of Exclusive Right of Burial |
94.00 |
Grave Maintenance
| Description | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Planting only (Twice yearly) | 100.00 |
| Minor works to grave (Per hour by arrangement) | 20.00 |
Memorial Permits
Permitted on all purchased graves except in the Natural Burial area.
All children under the age of 17 living in Worcester City are exempt from fees & charges
| Description | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Erection of fixed stone memorial (not exceeding 1m in height) on a grave | 370.00 |
| For the above (not exceeding 650mm in height) on a child’s grave (under 17 years) Non Resident | 110.00 |
| Permit for additional inscription on fixed stone memorial on a grave | 91.00 |
| Mini Kerb Set on an Adult grave | 81.00 |
| Full Length Kerb Set on an Adult Grave | 127.00 |
| Mini Kerb Set on a Child’s/Baby Grave under 12 years old - Non resident | 10.20 |
| Laying down of memorial headstones following Health & Safety inspection | 214.00 |
Cremation
Includes the use of the crematorium chapel for 45 minutes, the medical referee fee, use of the audio music system, supply of a biodegradable urn and Mercury Abatement surcharge where applicable.
No charge in respect of Worcester residents under the age of 17 years
| Description | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Of Non Statutory Baby remains where there is no requirement under law to register the death | No Fee |
| Of a Child aged at time of death 1 month or less, including Stillborn Child - Non Resident | 82.00 |
| Of a Child aged at the time of death more than 1 month up to 18th birthday - Non Resident | 168.00 |
| Of a Person aged at time of death 18 years and above | 822.00 |
| Early Cremation 30 minute service (9:00am or 9:30am only) | 550.00 |
| Cremate Only NO ATTENDANCE - 8.00am - 9.00am only | 475.00 |
| Cremation of Body Parts - NO ATTENDANCE 8.00am - 9.00am only | 174.00 |
| Late Cancellation Fee - when cancelled from 9am the previous working day | 50.00 |
General Fees
| Description | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Disposal of Cremated Remains Loose Burial in Garden of Remembrance ( Cremated at Worcester) | 60.00 |
| Disposal of Cremated Remains Loose Burial (Cremated Elsewhere) | 150.00 |
| Supply of Coffin Bearers (where staff numbers permit) Fee still applies if cancelled on the day | 33.00 |
| Supply of Wooden Casket & engraved name plate for cremated burials | 99.00 |
| Use of Crematorium Chapel for burial service or extended cremation service (where cremation bookings permit) per 45 minute service |
408.00 |
| Register Search | 42.00 |
| Photocopy of cemetery maps, green death certificate or duplicate certificate | 11.80 |
| Temporary deposit of cremated remains (Free for 1 month charged thereafter) |
57.00 |
| Late Departure from Chapel (every 15 minutes overrun | 50.00 |
| Late amendment to music | 28.00 |
| Webcast Service Live | 31.00 |
| Webcast live and 28 days to watch | 46.00 |
| Physical copy of webcast (DVD/CD/Blu-Ray/USB) | 51.00 |
| Physical copy of Pro Photo Tribute only (DVD/Blu-ray/USB) | 22.00 |
| Visual tribute - single photo | 12.00 |
| Simple slide show up to 25 photos | 39.00 |
| Professional photo tribute up to 25 photos with music | 61.00 |
| Extra 25 photos or additional physical copies | 22.00 |
| Family supplied video checking | 15.00 |
For further information please contact the Cemetery office on 01905 22633
