Details of fees relating to:
All charges inclusive of VAT at 20%, where applicable.
All memorials except the Book of Remembrance are leased, and remain the property of City of York Council during and after the lifetime of the lease.
Pay your crematorium or memorial fee
Cremation fees
Find out more about funeral services at York Crematorium; costs involved are as follows:
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
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Adult cremation 25 to 30 minutes service time. Fees include medical referee £24, CAMEO environment surcharge £59 and Eco Box for cremated remains £4.00. |
£1,197 |
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Adult cremation - Saturdays 9.00am to 12.20pm Fees include medical referee £24, CAMEO environment surcharge £59 and Eco Box for cremated remains £4.00. |
£1,795.50 |
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Adult Simple Service - 9.20am to 10.00am in Ebor Chapel 20 minutes service time which incorporates mourners entering and leaving, up to 2 pieces of music, with no minister or celebrant. Fees include medical referee £24, CAMEO environment surcharge £59 and Eco Box for cremated remains £4.00. |
£924 |
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Adult Non Attendance Service Cremation restricted to 8.15am, 8.30am, 8.45am, Monday to Friday only. Fees include medical referee £24, CAMEO environment surcharge £59 and Eco Box for cremated remains £4.00. |
£620 |
| Cremation for 16 years and under | No charge |
| Cremation for carers 25 years and under | No charge |
| Additional service time | £175 |
| Chapel used for a memorial service only | £578 |
| Funeral Director exceeding allocated service time | £263 |
| Interment of cremated remains | £105 |
| Saturday fee for scattering or interment appointments (subject to availability) | £100 |
| Ashes internment or scattering appointment charge | £53 |
| Cremated remains from other crematoria | £170 |
Burial fees
Fees related to Dringhouses Cemetery are:
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Exclusive right of burial of cremated remains, for 50 years | £589 |
| Interment of cremated remains | £330 |
| Exhumation of cremated remains | £261 |
| Removal of grave memorial by grave digger | £132 |
| Exhumation of non-cremated remains (see:Exhuming a deceased body) | Negotiated at cost |
| Marking out grave | £30 |
| Adult (re-open) | £1,101 |
| Child up to 12 years (re-open) | No charge |
| Headstones | £216 |
| Additional headstone inscription | £118 |
Additional services
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
|
Late delivery of cremation paperwork - no later than 10.00am 1 day prior to service |
£105 |
| Sealing ashes for customs to take abroad | £20 |
| Duplicate cremation certificate | £20 |
| Exhumation fee from gardens of remembrance | £261 |
| Retention of cremated remains per month | £11 |
| Cardboard box for Cremated remains | £23 |
| Polytainer for Cremated remains | £26 |
| Baby urn for Cremated remains | £49 |
| Spun metal urn for Cremated remains | £68 |
| Casket for Cremated remains | £93 |
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DVD, Blu-ray or USB recording of service (see: Funeral music and media) A recording of the webcast in a chosen format and sent in a presentation case. |
£66 |
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Live webcast with 28 day download availability The live webcast plus access to a recording of the webcast, which you can watch again or download for a further 28 days. |
£57 |
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Live Webcast+28days+downloadable link The live webcast to watch again for a further 28 days + a downloadable link to save on a device |
£70 |
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Photographic visual tribute, single photo (see: Funeral music and media) One photo throughout the service or at a time of your choosing. |
No charge |
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Photographic slideshow Up to 25 photos with simple fade transitions, played on a loop or at a time of your choosing. |
£55 |
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Photographic pro tribute Up to 25 photos set to music, professionally edited into a video style tribute, and shown at a time of your choosing. |
£92 |
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Themed Tribute Up to 25 photos, chose from a range of curated themes to your chosen music |
£95 |
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Family made Checking and preparation of a video created by you and shared at a time of your choosing |
£36 |
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Video Book A portable, rechargeable book set to play videos on its own electronic screen |
£95 |
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Memory Box Up to 25 photos presented in a bespoke, personalised in a grey box including a DVD or USB stick |
£130 |
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Additional 25 photos For each extra 25 photos on a slideshow or pro tribute. |
£25 |
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Keepsake copy of visual tribute (DVD, Blu-ray or USB stick) A copy of the visual tribute in a chosen format, sent in a presentation case. |
£34 |
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Downloadable copy of visual tribute A copy of the visual tribute available to download from the Obitus website. |
£15 |
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Additional keepsake copies For each additional copy of anything already ordered. |
£34 |
Obitus offer a free live webcast and a free single photo or slideshow for baby services or those aged 18 or under.
Alternatively, the value of these options can be credited against a more premium option.
VAT applied as applicable.
Memorial fees
Find out about our range of memorials at York Crematorium.
Memorials take between 6 and 8 weeks to be manufactured and delivered. All memorials except the Book of Remembrance are leased, are and remain the property of the council during and after the lifetime of the lease.
Types of memorial include:
- book of remembrance
- folded remembrance cards
- black memorial plaques
- bronze memorial plaques
- seat and bench plaques
- granite posy vase blocks
- sanctum II
- sanctum 2000
- memorial discs
- granite shaped planter plaques
- summer house memorial plaques
- babies garden memorial plaques
- arboria plaque memorials
Book of Remembrance
Entries in the Book of Remembrance will appear in the Chapel of Remembrance on the first anniversary; viewing of the book is via the exterior kiosk, located behind the flower vestibule. Entries will also be available via the online Book of Remembrance after the first anniversary.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| 2 line entry in book of remembrance | £115 |
| 5 line entry in book of remembrance | £178 |
| 8 line entry in book of remembrance | £220 |
| 5 line entry in book of remembrance with floral emblem | £245 |
| 5 line entry in book of remembrance with badge, bird, crest and shield | £284 |
| 8 line entry in book of remembrance with floral emblem | £297 |
| 8 line entry in book of remembrance with badge, bird, crest and shield | £338 |
| 8 line entry in book of remembrance with coat of arms | £390 |
Folded remembrance cards
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Folded remembrance card 2 line entry | £79 |
| Folded remembrance card 5 line entry | £102 |
| Folded remembrance card 8 line entry | £120 |
| Folded remembrance card 5 line entry with floral emblem | £191 |
| Folded remembrance card 5 line entry with badge, bird, crest and shield | £241 |
| Folded remembrance card 8 line entry with floral emblem | £264 |
| Folded remembrance card 8 line entry with badge, bird, crest and shield | £289 |
| Folded remembrance card 8 line entry with coat of arms | £349 |
Black memorial plaques
Find out about black memorial plaques.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Black memorial plaque on stand with 60 letter inscription for 10 years | £519 |
| Black memorial plaque on stand with 60 letter inscription for 20 years | £721 |
| Black memorial plaque on stand displayed for a further 5 years | £129 |
Bronze memorial plaques
Find out about bronze memorial rose-bed plaques.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Bronze memorial rose plaque for 10 years | £596 |
| Bronze memorial rose plaque for 20 years | £782 |
| Bronze memorial rose plaque on stake for 10 years | £725 |
| Bronze memorial rose plaque on stake for 20 years | £920 |
| Display for a further 5 years | £129 |
Seat and bench plaques
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Memorial seat with plaque for 10 years | £1,679 |
| Granite seat with plaque for 10 years | £1,794 |
| Display plaque for a further 10 years | £270 |
Granite posy vase blocks
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Granite posy vase blocks 10-year lease |
£860 |
| Granite posy vase blocks 20-year lease | £1,411 |
| Granite posy vase blocks replacement plaque | £234 |
| Granite posy vase blocks displayed for further 10 years | £2,303 |
Sanctum II
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Niche 10-year lease | £1,041 |
| Niche 20-year lease | £1,751 |
| Niche replacement plaque | £534 |
| Display plaque for further ten years | £534 |
Sanctum 2000
Find out about Sanctum 2000 memorials.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Sanctum 2000, 10-year lease | £1,445 |
| Sanctum 2000, 20-year lease | £1,765 |
| Sanctum 2000, 10-year lease with small motif | £1,607 |
| Sanctum 2000, 20-year lease with small motif | £1,985 |
| Sanctum 2000, display for further 10 years | £519 |
| Sanctum 2000, additional inscription (per letter over 80) | £6 |
| Sanctum 2000, replacement plaque | £519 |
Memorial discs
Find out about memorial discs.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Memorial disc for 5 years | £571 |
| Memorial disc displayed for a further 5 years | £129 |
Granite shaped planter plaques
Find out about granite planter memorials.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Granite shaped planter plaque for 10 years | £534 |
| Granite shaped planter plaque for 20 years | £765 |
| Granite shaped planter plaque displayed for a further 5 years | £129 |
Summer house memorial plaques
Find out about summer house memorials.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Summer house memorial plaque for 10 years | £534 |
| Summer house memorial plaque for 20 years | £765 |
| Summer house memorial plaque display for a further 5 years | £129 |
Babies Garden memorial plaques
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Babies Garden memorial plaque for 10 years | £465 |
Arboria Plaque memorial
Find out about arboria plaques.
| Description of service | Cost of service |
|---|---|
| Arboria plaque memorial for 10 years, text only | £242 |
| Arboria plaque memorial for 10 years with engraved motif | £326 |
| Arboria plaque memorial for 10 years with engraved and hand painted motif in colour | £362 |
| Arboria plaque memorial for 10 years with ceramic portrait | £457 |