Burials in the Highlands

Burial fees

The cost information on this page applies to adults aged 18 or over. Burying someone under the age of 18 is free of charge.

Buying a burial plot or lair

In Scotland, a burial plot is known as a lair. Each can hold:

  • one adult coffin
  • up to six containers of ashes

If the ground is not deep enough for two coffins, you will be given two plots next to each other for the same price as one double plot.

  • One adult - £658
  • Two or three adults, if the ground allows - £935
  • Up to 4 containers of ashes - £503

Burial costs

Monday to Friday:

  • Adult - £1,003
  • Cremation casket (ashes) - £234

Saturday (if available):

  • Adult - £1,254
  • Cremation casket (ashes) - £293

Sunday and public holidays (if available):

  • Adult - £1,505
  • Cremation casket (ashes) - £352

Other burial costs

  • Admin cost - £81
  • Copy or transfer of lair certificate - £81
  • Search fee (per hour or part of) - £78
  • Digging for a headstone - £124.80
  • Digging and base for a headstone - £183.60

Page last modified: 15 August 2025