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Erith Cemetery
Greater London · London Borough of Bexley
Burial Ground Information
Find available information about this burial ground, its operator and the requirements for arranging a memorial.
Burial GroundErith Cemetery
County or RegionGreater London
Burial AuthorityLondon Borough of Bexley
Authority TypeCouncil
Contact TelephoneNot yet confirmed
Contact Email: cemeteries@bexley.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: £112 new memorial up to 18x18in; £376 over 18x18in; £156 replacement headstone/additional inscription; £74 renovation (current) | Current stone mason permit fees
Approval ProcessCouncil memorial permit via nominated/council-approved memorial mason; grave-owner permission required
Published fees may be conditional or outdated.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 type, size, material and design depend on cemetery and plot. Full memorial: minimum 12 months after burial; lawn memorial: minimum 6 months; cremated-remains plots vary. Grave-owner permission required.
Rules and GuidanceMemorial type, size, material and design depend on cemetery and plot. Full memorial: minimum 12 months after burial; lawn memorial: minimum 6 months; cremated-remains plots vary. Grave-owner permission required. | Lawn plot: headstone maximum 838 mm height, 609 mm width, minimum 76 mm thickness; base maximum 762 mm width, 457 mm depth, 76 mm thickness. Full memorial plot: distinct 1219 mm maximum height and plot-specific dimensions. Children area at Erith: maximum 609 mm overall height.
Maximum Height Guidance1,219 mm full memorial; 838 mm lawn
Maximum Width Guidance762 mm full memorial; 609 mm lawn
Maximum Depth Guidance1,219 mm full memorial depth constraint; 76 mm minimum lawn stone thickness
Memorial Size ApprovalV79 verified: Verified operator guidance (grave section must be confirmed): Lawn plots: Headstone max 838 high, 609 wide, min 76 thick; base max 762 wide x 457 deep.; Erith children area: Maximum overall height 609mm. | Contact burial ground directly for information where grave section is unknown.
Memorial Mason RequirementsMust be registered with London Borough of Bexley Memorial Registration Scheme; work to current NAMM Code of Practice.
Kerb Memorial RestrictionsFull kerbs allowed on full memorial plots with specified construction; no kerbs on lawn plots except compulsory 3 ft x 3 ft kerbs in Section R at Sidcup.
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 Erith Cemetery?
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.
Help Improve This Burial Ground Record
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All submitted changes will require administrator approval before publication. Public contributions are not yet enabled.
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