Crematorium - Fees and Charges
NB: The Medical Referee fee is identified separately and is not included in the cremation fee but must to be added to each cremation fee.
The following charges relate to cremation of persons resident within the Borough area at the time of death:
Under 12 years | No charge |
Over 12 years of age | £474.00 |
The following charges relate to cremation of persons who are not resident within the Borough area at the time of death:
Under 12 years | No charge |
Over 12 years of age | £592.00 |
Additional Charges
For cremation service held after 3:15 pm NB: Additional fee not applicable Monday to Thursday if applicant agrees with carbon dioxide/mercury reduction environmental policy. If the applicant agrees with this environment policy but requests the return of the cremated remains the next day, or the service is held on a Friday, or if the applicant objects to this environmental policy the fee is applicable. | £100.00 |
Scattering of cremated remains from another crematorium in the unmarked lawned area. | £168.00 |
Scattering of cremated remains from this crematorium in the unmarked law area, with relatives and officer in attendance. | £67.00 |
Scattering of cremated remains from this crematorium in unmarked lawn area. | £30.00 |
Hire of crematorium chapel: For Burial/Memorial service | £107.00 |
Temporary retention of ashes, after first four weeks, per month | £20.00 |
Ash containers (bronze urns) | £29.50 |
Baby urns | No charge |
Poly urns | £9.00 |
Additional Certificate of Cremation | £13.00 |
Certified extract from Register of Cremations | £13.00 |
Pall bearers (each) | £24.50 |
Use of mechanical bearer | £24.50 |
Medical Referee Fee NB: The fee is payable in the actual costs incurred by the Council and is subject to change. The fee is not included in the cremation fee. | £17.00 |
Use of Wesley Music System (each service) | £24.40 |
Audio recording of the service produced on CD | £42.00 |
Dedications
Entries in the Book of Remembrance
Two line entry | £78.00 |
Five line entry | £111.00 |
Eight line entry | £147.00 |
Five line entry with flower or thistle illustration or similar | £164.40 |
Five line entry with badge, crest or photograph | £178.20 |
Eight line entry with flower or thistle illustration or similar | £178.20 |
Eight line entry with full badge, crest or photograph | £319.20 |
Memorial Cards
Two line entry | £16.80 |
Five line entry | £22.20 |
Eight line entry | £37.80 |
Five line entry with flower or thistle illustration or similar | £60.60 |
Five line entry with badge, crest or photograph | £74.40 |
Eight line entry with flower thistle illustration or similar | £82.80 |
Eight line entry with full badge, crest or photograph | £97.20 |
Velum Books
Two line entry | £60.00 |
Five line entry | £67.20 |
Eight line entry | £74.40 |
Five line entry with flower or thistle illustration or similar | £97.20 |
Five line entry with badge, crest or photograph | £104.40 |
Eight line entry with flower or thistle illustration or similar | £120.00 |
Eight line entry with full badge, crest or photograph | £135.00 |
For each additional entry in Velum book - as in Memorial Cards table above inclusive of postage and packaging.
Memorial Rose
For a period of five years, including provision of Bronze Plaque.
Bush Rose/plaque | £108.00 |
Standard Rose/plaque | £130.80 |
Double Plaque to replace single, to expire at time or original, single removed once double is in place. Please notify us if you wish to keep single plaque | £60.00 |
Embossed motif (from selection) on bronze plaque | £15.60 |
Postage and packing of expired memorial plaque | £6.00 |
Memorial Tree
Including provision of Bronze Plaque
Five year dedication period | £348.00 |
Renewal - five year dedication period | 132.00 |
Renewal - ten year dedication period | £208.20 |
Individual Memorial Seat
including provision of Bronze Plaque. Five year dedication period
Six feet seat | £765.00 |
Additional bronze plaque | £105.00 |
Renewal for five year dedication period | £139.20 |
Renewal for ten year dedication period | £208.80 |
Bronze Wall Plaques
Ten year dedication period
Bronze plaque - Black with gold lettering | £144.00 |
Renewal of existing plaque - 10 year dedication period | £96.00 |
To add additional name or request new plaque to replace existing (new 4 line plaque) | £72.00 |
Polished Sterling Grey Granite Memorial Vase Kerbs
Ten year dedication period
Granite memorial vase kerb with 6 line inscription | £360.00 |
To add additional name (new 6 line granite plate) | £108.00 |
Renewal - 10 year dedication period | £276.00 |
Hexagonal Sandstone Tower with Granite Plaque
Ten year dedication period
Granite memorial plaque with 6 line inscription | £264.00 |
New plaque for additional name to be added | £120.00 |
Renewal of existing plaque for ten year period | £180.00 |
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Please note that cremated remains are not placed at any of these dedications
Fees applicable from 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012. Cheques should be made payable to Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Forms and cheques should be sent to the address at the top of this page. If you require a receipt please enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Should you wish to pay by credit or debit card please contact our Cashiers team at Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF. Tel: 01493 846266 |
Further Information
Contact Us
Tel: 01493 441974
Fax: 01493 846817
Bereavement Services
Magdalen Lawn Cemetery,
Oriel Avenue,
Gorleston,
Norfolk,
NR31 7JJ
Open: Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4:15 pm,


