2. Fees and charges
These fees and charges are valid from 1 April 2024 (inc of VAT)
Fees for under 18-year-olds are Government funded
Burials
| Resident (£) | Non-resident (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| New grave for 1 or 2 interments | 1,101 | 1,651 |
| New grave for 3 interments | 1,167 | 1,743 |
| New grave for 1 or 2 interments including foundation | 1,313 | 1,858 |
| New grave for 3 interments including foundation | 1,371 | 1,947 |
| New grave for 1 or 2 interments including foundation and timber lining | 1,551 | 2,096 |
| Plot for cremated remains - Crompton | 992 | 1,473 |
| Plot for cremated remains - Hollinwood | 474 | 697 |
| Appointment to choose a new grave or locate a grave with staff assistance | 47 | 47 |
| Interment fee - full depth burial.* | 1,076 | 1,606 |
| Interment fee under 18yrs funded by the Government.* | No charge | No charge |
| Exhumation fees | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Monday to Friday between 2.30 and 4pm | 66 | 66 |
| Monday to Friday after 4pm | 267 | 267 |
| Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays | 595 | 595 |
| Ashes Interment in earth or vault (ashes buried in earth at 2ft, not suitable where future full burials are required). See internment fee for full depth burial. | 287 | 287 |
| Strewing of cremated remains | No charge | 65 |
Monumental fees
| Resident (£) | Non-resident (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| Permission to erect a memorial not exceeding 3’ in height | 225 | 318 |
| Permission to install kerbs (maximum 6ft x 3ft) designated areas only | 327 | 327 |
| Permission to add an additional inscription | 60 | 60 |
| Permission of memorial under 2’ | 86 | 86 |
Miscellaneous fees
| Resident (£) | Non-resident (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bricked Grave for 1 or 2 interments, plus new grave and interment fee | 967 | 1,432 |
| Bricks and Flags – to seal grave | 141 | 141 |
| Timber lining of single graves | 238 | 238 |
| Test dig to confirm depth | 86 | 86 |
| Certified extracts from burial register | 31 | 31 |
| Transfer of grant of exclusive right of burial | 88 | 125 |
| Issue replacement of grant of exclusive right of burial | 88 | 125 |
| Re-open niche | 86 | 132 |
| Grave search | 22 | |
| Register search | 53 | |
| Certified extracts from crematorium register | 28 |
Memorial plaques
| Fee (£) | |
|---|---|
| Bronze memorial plaque, lease for 10 years | 357 |
| Renewal of memorial position for 10 years | 226 |
| Renewal of memorial position for 5 years | 132 |
| Bronze memorial plaque including lettering (including 20% VAT) | 172 |
| Double Bronze memorial plaque including lettering (including 20% VAT) | 222 |
| Granite memorial plaque including standard lettering (including 20% VAT) | 313 |
Cremation
| Fee (£) | |
|---|---|
|
Cremation Fee (includes 3 pieces of music, or use of the organ). The Chapel is available for 5 minutes to enter, 20 minutes for the service and 5 minutes to exit. Extended services can be arranged, cost shown below.* (Under 18yrs funded by the Government) |
832 |
| NB Cremation Fees for under 18 years funded by the Government | No charge |
| Unattended Cremation Fee (available at 9am and 9.15am Mon-Fri) | 472 |
| Cremation environmental levy charge (Mercury Abatement legislation) | 69 |
| Medical Referee Charge | 39 |
| *Cremation times after 3.30pm, extended services (extra 30mins) or over running allotted time, additional fee | 123 |
| Live streaming of service (not charged during limits on funeral attendees) | 50 |
|
**Use of Crematorium Chapel (includes 3 pieces of music or use of the organ). Chapel is available for 5 minutes to enter, 20 minutes for the service and 5 minutes to exit. |
263 |
Book of remembrance
| Fee (£) | |
|---|---|
| Standard 2 line entry | 118 |
| 5 line entry | 213 |
| 8 line entry | 347 |
| 5 line entry with floral emblem | 428 |
| 5 line entry with badge, crest, shield or illuminated capital | 524 |
| 8 line entry with floral emblem | 524 |
| 8 line entry with badge, crest, shield or illuminated capital | 561 |
| 8 line entry with full coat of arms | 584 |
| Memorial card - Standard 2 line entry | 63 |
| Memorial card - 5 line entry | 71 |
| Memorial card - 8 line entry | 96 |
| Memorial card - 5 line entry with motif | 117 |
| Memorial card - 8 line entry with motif | 134 |
Please make cheques payable to: OLDHAM M.B.C.
Card facilities are also available.