Cemeteries and funerals - buying a grave
How we provide this service
Information on buying a grave is supported by Community & Neighbourhood Services, Neighbourhood Services.
We appreciate that during this difficult time you will have to make important decisions about the cemetery and grave you want for the funeral.
The following information will help you make your choice.
How do I buy a grave?
Normally, your funeral director will help to make the necessary arrangements for buying a grave. Some people may want to make their own arrangements at the time of the funeral. You can organise this by directly contacting us. We will be happy to advise you. If you would like to view the section of the cemetery where the burial is to take place before the funeral, we will arrange for a member of staff to meet with you on the site.
How long can I buy a grave for?
In the cemeteries we manage, we offer several types of grave. The exclusive right of burial is sold for 100 years. These are known as 'purchased graves'.
Who can buy a grave?
Anyone is eligible to purchase a grave at Spalding Cemetery.
When can burials take place?
Burials can take place on any weekday, except on bank holidays. Please talk to your funeral director or contact us to discuss any specific needs.
What types of graves are available?
Traditional grave spaces
These allow the owner of the grave to put a full headstone on the grave after burial. Headstones with surrounds are only allowed on selected areas within the Cemetery.
All memorials of this type must be built on a concrete base or 'landing'.
Lawn-type graves
We will maintain these special areas, at no expense to the grave owner.
After the burial, the grave is made level and grassed over. The headstone can have a marble or granite vase plate on which flowers or wreaths can be placed.
So that we can maintain these areas, nothing else is allowed to be placed or grown on or around the grave and the area in front of the headstone is grassed over.
Can I bury cremated remains in the cemeteries?
There are designated areas for burial of cremated remains. Cremated remains can also be placed in purchased graves.
Are all the graves on consecrated ground?
Our cemetery is consecrated ground (blessed as sacred) which is consecrated by the Church of England.
Cemetery Address:
Cemetery Chapel
Spalding Cemetery
Pinchbeck Road
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 1QL
Tel: 01775 725677
How much will it cost?
Charges for Parishioners
For the purposes of cemetery charges a parishioner is defined as residing within the Spalding Special Rate area at the time of death.
Adult burial - £244
Child burial (under 16) No charge
Stillborn burial No charge
Ashes burial-£72
Ashes scattering-£57
Reservation space-£129.
Reservation of ashes space-£49
Reservation of a space also provides for a 25% reduction of the burial fee upon internment
Purchase of exclusive right of burial-£180
Headstone erection (over 1.2m)-£246
Headstone erection (under 1.2m)-£124
Flat stone-£122
Cross-£115
Vase-£68
Kerb (per space)-£132
Additional inscription-£57
Charges for Non-Parishioners
For the purposes of Cemetery charges a 'Parishioner' is defined as residing within the Spalding Special Rate area at the time of death.
Adult burial-£488
Child burial (under 16) No Charge
Stillborn burial No Charge
Ashes burial-£144
Ashes scattering-£116
Reservation space*-£257
Reservation of ashes space*-£99
Purchase of exclusive right of burial-£360
Headstone erection (over 1.2m)-£495
Headstone erection (under 1.2m)-£247
Flat stone-£232
Cross-£232
Vase-£135
Kerb (per space)-£270
Additional inscription-£57
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Contact Details
If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.
