A grave, known in Scotland as a  'Lair' can be purchased anywhere in the Scottish Borders for interment, as long as the cemetery has as enough grave space not yet used. The 'Title Deed' exclusive rights of each lair is currently in perpituity.  NOTE:  The Scottish Government is considering changing the specifications from later in 2016/2017.

This cost allows the Lairholder the right of burial, although Scottish Borders Council owns the land outright. Scottish Borders Council administers the sale   of lairs as well as the maintanence and upkeep of the land that constitutes the cemetery.

Any tilting headstones are the responsibility of the Lairholder to rectify,     at their own cost.

                         Scottish Borders Cemetery Department

                                           01835 826 842

                       Costs Applicable (Within Scottish Borders)

                            *Scottish Borders Residents Charges

                           (Extra charges apply for non-residents)

1. Purchase Lair (Grave) for 2 persons Double or 2 Single graves)     £1,004.00

    (Includes Headstone Foundation Charge of £198).  

3.  Interment / Burial Cost of Adult  (Weekday) -                                   £  717.00

4.  Interment of Cremation Casket (Weekday)                                      £  272.00

5.  Interment of Adult on Saturday (if available) 10.30am last time       £  906.00

6.  Interment Cremation Casket     (if available) 10.30am last time       £  400.00

7. Re-issue of Lair Certificate                                                                 £    27.00