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 - £678
- Two adults, if the ground allows - £963
- Three adults, if the ground allows - £1252
- Up to 4 containers of ashes - £518
Burial costs
Monday to Friday:
- Adult - £1,033
- Cremation casket (ashes) - £241
Saturday (if available):
- Adult - £1,292
- Cremation casket (ashes) - £302
Sunday and public holidays (if available):
- Adult - £1,550
- Cremation casket (ashes) - £363
Other burial costs
- Admin cost - £83
- Copy or transfer of lair certificate - £83
- Search fee (per hour or part of) - £80.40
- Digging for a headstone - £107
- Digging and base for a headstone - £158