
Rudheath Cemetery
The Joint Burial Authority is part of the Parish Council and is responsible for all aspects of the running and maintenance of the cemetery. Essentially there are two main areas of responsibility.
Cemetery Grounds Management
We manage and maintain the cemetery grounds ourselves. This is everything that is required to keep the grounds clean, tidy and safe. We ensure that the grass is cut on a regular basis and that fences and pathways are kept in good order. From a health and safety point of view we also check headstones to ensure that they do not become unstable and potentially topple over.
Burial Management
We also manage the burial administration. Like all cemeteries and burial grounds there are charges and fees payable.
Sanctum 2000 Created Remains Vault
The Sanctum 2000 is a new option that is available in the cemetery. This is an above ground vault. Made from polished granite, holds two standard sized caskets or polytainers, large plaque & the base includes a space for a topped vase.
Burial Fees 2020
Earthen Grave – Resident |
£465 |
Earthen Grave – Non-Resident |
£1050 |
Cremated Remains Grave – Resident |
£225 |
Cremated Remains Grave – Non-Resident |
£400 |
Sanctum 2000 - 1st interment – Resident |
£750 |
Sanctum 2000 - 1st interment – Non-Resident |
£1340 |
Sanctum 2000 - 2nd interment – Resident |
£300 |
Sanctum 2000 - 2nd interment – Non-Resident |
£420 |
Interment in a Grave – stillborn or under age 16 1st/2nd/3rd interment is £550 (The interment fee includes the digging of the grave, all administration, transport and grave dressings) |
No Charge |
Cremated Remains Grave |
£250 |
Shallow Grave |
POA |
Right to erect a headstone (not exceeding 3.0’ in height) |
£100 |
Right to place a plaque over Cremated Remains Grave (maximum 12” x 24”) |
£75 |
Inscription on Broadhurst Memorial Admin Fee (Family/undertaker to appoint approved stonemason) |
£35 |
Further Inscriptions |
£55 |
Grave Deed amendment |
£60 |
Scattering of Ashes |
£225 |
N.B. Double digging (interment) charges apply where the owner of the grave and person being interred resides outside the Parish of Rudheath.

Contact Details – Any enquiries relating to the cemetery should initially be made to the Parish Clerk fionapenny@rudheathparishcouncil.org or on 01606 334078. Please allow up to 2 working days for a response as the Parish Clerks role is only a part time position.