North Hykeham Cemetery

With the assistance of North Kesteven District Council the Town Cemetery was opened in the autumn of 1998 following consecration by the Bishop of Grantham.

It was felt that the visual impression on arrival was vital and therefore landscaping and building up of the tree and shrub cover took place within the cemetery.  The tree planting consisted of Oak and Field Maple with the inclusion of Silver birch due to its’ light foliage and attractive bark to add interest throughout the year.  Species of shrubs include Pyracantha, Darts Blanket and Cotoneaster.

The cemetery, situated on Mill Lane (LN6 9PB) merges nicely with the surrounding landscape and the Service Team maintains it to a high standard.

The cemetery policy states that the person to be interred must have been a resident of North Hykeham at the time of passing.  Pre-purchase of plots is not permitted.

Charges as of 1st April 2026 (charges are reviewed annually)

Cremated Remains Plot (2’ x 1’ ,maximum 2 caskets) - £500

Interment of ashes by council staff - £100

Transfer of Exclusive Rights of Burial - £25

Erect a monument (either a burial plot or cremated remains) - £200

Each additional inscription - £100

Interments of Ashes are permitted in the Mill Lane Cemetery.

The cemetery is closed to full coffin burials, with the exception of second interments in existing double-depth graves where a burial has already taken place. These burials are subject to all operational, environmental and health and safety requirements being met.

The Town Council continues to consider ways in which to preserve the long term availability of interment of cremated remains in the cemetery, and how best to manage the use of the land to achieve its aim of providing such a facility to the residents of North Hykeham.