Chilton Town Council
Chilton Cemetery
Information about Chilton Cemetery, including fees and charges, burial records, the Garden of Remembrance, and memorial and headstone guidance.
About Chilton Cemetery
Chilton Cemetery provides burial services, memorial options and records access for families and visitors.
This page brings together the main cemetery information in one place and includes direct links to the dedicated cemetery pages on the Chilton Town Council website.
For the latest rules, prices and application details, use the direct cemetery links below.
Cemetery services and information
Cemetery Information
General information about the cemetery, visitor guidance and location details.
View cemetery informationFees and Charges
Burial fees, plot fees, memorial fees and other cemetery charges.
View fees and chargesBurial Records
Information on burial record searches and family history enquiries.
View burial recordsGarden of Remembrance
Details about memorial plaques and the Garden of Remembrance.
View Garden of RemembranceMemorials and Headstones
Guidance on headstones, memorial rules and related applications.
View memorials and headstonesFees and charges
Chilton Town Council is committed to providing clear and accessible information about the fees and charges related to cemetery services.
The fees below cover burials, exclusive rights of burial, memorial permissions and other services offered within the cemetery.
These fees and payments are fixed under Section 214 and Schedule 26 of the Local Government Act 1972 and also in accordance with Article 15(1) of the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977.
These fees are for residents of Chilton and Catholic residents from Ferryhill only. For anyone who is not a resident, the fees are double.
Burial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Burial (person exceeding 12 years of age) | £222.00 |
| Child burial up to age 12 years | £114.00 |
| Cremated remains burial | £77.00 |
Exclusive rights of burial (100 years)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single grave plot | £154.00 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permission to erect a headstone | £111.00 |
| Additional inscription | £45.00 |
Other charges
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer of burial rights | £25.00 |
| Plaque in our Garden of Remembrance | £149.00 |
| 1 plinth in front of headstone | £19.80 |
Important notes
- All fees are subject to review and may change periodically.
- Additional charges may apply for non-residents of Chilton.
- Detailed terms and conditions can be found in the cemetery rules and regulations.
Records and remembrance
Families and researchers can use the burial records page for information about cemetery record searches. The Garden of Remembrance page provides information for those wishing to remember loved ones through a plaque or memorial arrangement.
Memorials and headstones
Anyone arranging a headstone or memorial should review the guidance carefully before submitting an application. The memorials and headstones page provides information about permitted memorial types, inscriptions and council requirements.
