How much does a headstone cost?
Headstone prices depend on the stone, size, granite colour, lettering, personalisation and fitting. Cemetery permit fees may also apply.
Gilroes Crematorium
Leicestershire · Leicester City Council
Burial Ground Information
Find available information about this burial ground, its operator and the requirements for arranging a memorial.
Burial GroundGilroes Crematorium
County or RegionLeicestershire
Burial AuthorityLeicester City Council
Authority TypeCouncil
Contact Telephone0116 454 1016
Contact Email: cemeteries@leicester.gov.uk
Memorial Permits and Fees
Burial authorities may require permission before a headstone or memorial can be installed. Fees and requirements can vary by grave type, location and application.
Memorial Permit RequiredRecorded as required
Permit Fee GuidancePublished fee details: £270 adult lawn headstone; £390 adult headstone + kerb; £475 Hebrew section; £270 cremated remains plot; £135 inscribed vase/tablet; £100 permanent wooden cross; £135 existing memorial modification/additional inscription | Current 2026/27 Leicester memorial permit fees | Adult lawn headstone £270; adult traditional headstone and kerb £390; cremated remains plot headstone £270; tablet/vase £135; child lawn £135. Choose by grave type.
Approval ProcessMemorial permit application before installation/modification
Published fees may be conditional or outdated. Confirm the applicable fee directly with the burial authority before making an application. If you are budgeting for a memorial, you can also explore headstones and memorial optionsbefore requesting a quotation.
Memorial Rules and Regulations
Different burial grounds and grave sections may have different rules concerning memorial sizes, materials, installations and artwork.
Memorial RestrictionsMemorial permit required before installation or modification. Headstones must be natural stone. Kerbs/grave surrounds are not permitted on lawn graves. Grave owner/exclusive-right holder permission required.
Rules and GuidanceMemorial permit required before installation or modification. Headstones must be natural stone. Kerbs/grave surrounds are not permitted on lawn graves. Grave owner/exclusive-right holder permission required. | Lawn/traditional headstones: maximum 1219 mm height and 914 mm width. Inscribed stone vase/tablet: maximum 457 mm in all directions. Grave type and section must be confirmed.
Maximum Height Guidance1220
Maximum Width Guidance900
Maximum Depth Guidance75
Memorial Size ApprovalCheck recorded dimensions and grave-section restrictions before confirming suitability
Memorial Mason RequirementsOnly memorial masons accredited by NAMM or BRAMM may install memorials.
Kerb Memorial RestrictionsKerb sets not permitted on lawn graves; traditional grave kerb set permitted subject to specified size.
Recorded dimensions do not guarantee that a particular memorial is permitted. Approval may depend on the individual grave section and burial authority. For ideas that can be assessed against these rules, you can explore memorial designs at home.
Official Documents and Sources
Where available, use these official sources to confirm memorial permit applications, cemetery rules and current requirements. For help with memorial manufacture and fitting, see Magic Memorials.
Memorial Permit Information ↗Official Cemetery Regulations ↗Official Information Source ↗Last Research Verification2026-10-07
Planning a Memorial for Gilroes Crematorium?
Choosing a memorial is a personal decision. Whether you prefer a traditional granite headstone, a photographic memorial or something completely bespoke, Magic Memorials can help you explore your options, including traditional headstones, photographic memorials, additional inscriptions and refurbishment enquiries.
The Magic Memorials Designer allows you to create a personalised design from the comfort of your own home. No design skills or experience are required.
The design experience is free to use, with no obligation to purchase.
Magic Memorials can help with memorial design, manufacturing, cemetery paperwork and nationwide fitting. All proposed memorials remain subject to burial authority approval.
Memorial Advice & Guidance
Helpful answers for families choosing, designing or caring for a memorial.
What can I have on a memorial?
Choose from traditional memorials, bespoke shapes, granite colours, personal artwork, photographs and meaningful details. Cemetery regulations may affect what is permitted.
Can I design my own memorial?
Yes. The free Magic Memorials Designer allows you to explore personal designs from home, including inscriptions, photographs, colours and artwork.
Do I need permission for a headstone?
Most burial grounds require permission before a memorial can be installed. Magic Memorials can help families understand cemetery regulations and the application process.
Can I have photographs on a headstone?
Suitable memorials can feature treasured photographs, portraits and full colour imagery. Magic Memorials specialises in photographic memorial personalisation using MMIT.
What should I write on a headstone?
An inscription can include names, dates, verses and personal messages. Families can also explore lettering styles and additional inscriptions for existing memorials.
Can an old memorial be restored?
Many memorials can be cleaned, repaired, refurbished or personalised further. The options depend on the condition of the existing memorial.
How long does a headstone take?
Timescales depend on cemetery approval, memorial design, manufacturing and fitting arrangements. Bespoke memorials may require additional time.
Have an idea for a completely bespoke memorial?
From traditional craftsmanship to imaginative designs and AI created concepts, Magic Memorials can help explore how your ideas could become a real memorial, subject to manufacturing suitability and cemetery approval.
Explore bespoke memorials →Guidance is general. Always confirm rules, permissions and fees with the relevant burial authority. Magic Memorials is the independent founding commercial sponsor of Burial Grounds UK.
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