Burial in another cemetery or green burial ground
We can help you arrange a burial in another cemetery or burial ground anywhere in the UK.
Every cemetery and burial ground has its own rules, charges and procedures. To help us provide an accurate quotation and to avoid delays, we need to understand whether you require a new grave or wish to use an existing grave.
What type of grave are you arranging?
Choose an option to start the relevant form.
Before completing either formWhat information do I need?
DIRECT BURIAL
Cemetery information worksheet
Complete this with the intended cemetery or burial ground before filling in the online form.1. Intended location
Cemetery or burial-ground name
Full address
Postcode
Contact name
Telephone number
Email address
2. Grave availability
Arrangement:□ New grave□ Existing or family grave
Confirmation that a new plot is available or the grave can be reopened
Grave or plot number
Confirmation date
Who provided confirmation?
Restrictions or timescales
3. Essential costs and who is paid
Direct Burial collects the interment / grave-digging fee and pays it to the cemetery on your behalf. You pay every other third-party charge directly to the relevant third party.
Interment / grave-digging fee - paid to Direct Burial
New plot purchase fee - paid directly by you
Existing-grave reopening fee - paid directly by you
Other cemetery charges - paid directly by you
Total third-party charges other than interment
4. Burial rights and resident status
Registered holder of the burial rights
Do the rights need transferring? Yes / No
Transfer or re-registration fee
Resident or non-resident rate
5. Memorial requirements
Must a headstone, memorial or kerb set be removed?
Approved memorial mason
Mason contact details
Removal, storage and reinstatement cost
Other memorial costs