3 PRICES TRACKED
Burial plot & interment
The cost of the grave plus digging and interment, set by the cemetery or council. Residents usually pay far less than non-residents.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Interment fee, new grave (typical local)P B Wright & Sons SPL typical local burial (interment) fee; grave plot additional | £1,182 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Interment fee, new grave (typical local)Dignity SPL 0377 typical local burial (interment) fee; grave plot purchase additional | £1,465 | — | source |
| 2026 | Hertfordshire | Unknown | Burial plot (exclusive right) plus intermentDacorum BC 2026-27 resident: exclusive right of burial £1,760 + interment £937 | £2,697 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does burial plot cost in the UK?
Across 3 real UK prices, the median is £1,465, ranging from £1,182 to £2,697. These are published price-list figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do burial plot prices vary so much?
Funeral directors set their own fees, and third-party costs like the crematorium or burial plot vary by area. A national chain and a local independent can be hundreds or thousands apart for the same service.
How can I pay less for burial plot?
Compare the Standardised Price Lists of a few directors near you, ask for the director's fee separately from third-party costs, consider a direct cremation, and supply your own coffin or celebrant where you can. You are never obliged to accept the first quote.
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Methodology: prices here are figures from funeral directors' published Standardised Price Lists, and bills families reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.