Hawkinge Cemetery headstones and memorials
If you want to put a memorial on a grave, you or your stone mason will have to apply for permission. If there is more than one grave owner we require permission from all owners.
How to apply
Memorial application form (PDF, 473KB)
As grave owner, you're responsible for the upkeep of the memorial. If we think it's unsafe it will be laid down and you will be charged a fee.
Maximum sizes permitted for memorials
Headstones with concrete headstone channel: 100cm high, 75cm wide, 10cm deep
Headstones with earthen headstone channel: 137cm high, 92cm wide, 10cm deep
Vase, tablet and plaque: 30.5cm high, 75cm wide, 38cm deep
Bases: 10cm high, 97cm wide, 38cm deep
Adult kerb plot: 213cm high, 90cm wide, 15cm high
Child kerb plot: 120cm long, 80cm wide, 15cm high
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit for the right to erect a headstone (valid for 1 year) | £305.40 |
| Vase/ Tablet/Plaque up to 12 inches high | £117.70 |
| Kerbs per grave | £541.70 |
| Kerbs for a childs plot | £323.70 |
| Additional inscription for the interred deceased | £93.30 |
| Laying down of unsafe memorial | £153.30 |
| Stillborn (purchased plots only) | £0 |
| Administration fee for Replacement/Renovation of memorial | £62.60 |