Burial

 When arranging a burial, the following costs will be incurred.

Purchase of Ground

The fee for the purchase of ground depends on which cemetery is chosen, and where that cemetery is located. The cost to purchase ground in Edinburgh is £1,049.00. The cost to purchase ground in East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian is considerably cheaper; East Lothian - £314.00, Midlothian - £488.50, West Lothian - £423.50.

Interment Fee

In addition to the fee to purchase the ground, there will be an interment fee which is as follows:
Edinburgh: £920.00
East Lothian: £437.00
Midlothian: £465.00
West Lothian: £423.50

These fees for interment are for an adult. Reduced prices are applicable for a child. An additional sur-charge may be applicable for a burial on a Saturday or if the deceased was not a resident in the local area.

In addition to these fees, there will be costs to consider for a newspaper notice, flowers, and ministers fee or honorarium if required, the cost of a coffin, and the fees that are paid directly to William Purves for the use of our services to arrange and conduct the funeral.

It is not uncommon for a funeral account for a burial in Edinburgh to come to somewhere in the region of £3,000 - £3,500. Please contact us if you would like any further information, or would like a detailed estimate of the costs incurred. We would be pleased to help.