Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council cemetery fees
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council operates cemeteries across the county borough, which covers the former industrial communities of Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Abertillery, Brynmawr, and Blaina. The 2026/27 fee schedule applies from 1 April 2026 and restructures the previous pricing: the exclusive right of burial (ERB) is no longer charged as a separate line item – it’s now included in the new grave and re-open fees below. Non-residents of the county borough pay double the resident rate.
New grave and re-opening fees (standard grave, 7ft x 3ft)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave – double depth (inclusive of EROB) | £1,918.10 | £3,836.10 |
| Re-open of grave (inclusive of EROB) | £1,167.00 | £2,334.00 |
| Exclusive right of burial (EROB) alone | £580.60 | £1,161.20 |
Still-born babies, non-viable foetuses, and children under 18 are not charged.
Cremated remains (7ft x 3ft plot)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave for ashes (inclusive of EROB) | £979.30 | £1,958.60 |
| Re-open of grave for ashes (inclusive of EROB) | £308.30 | £616.50 |
| Scattering of ashes | £137.90 | £275.80 |
Garden of Rest plot (2ft x 2.6ft, smaller than a standard grave)
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave – cremated remains (inclusive of EROB) | £399.80 | £779.70 |
| Re-open – cremated remains (inclusive of EROB) | £133.30 | £268.80 |
| Exclusive right of burial alone | £266.60 | £533.10 |
Memorials
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Erect memorial | £270.10 | £540.20 |
| Additional inscription / replacement | £137.90 | £275.80 |
| Small plaque (max 18in x 18in) | £137.90 | £275.80 |
| Renovation, clean and re-anchor | £44.10 | £88.20 |
| Additional application for surround | £226.00 | £452.00 |
| Planting of a tree | £73.60 | £147.30 |
| Penalty for erecting a monument without authorisation | £740.00 | £740.00 |
Other services and out-of-hours fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Historical search | £81.00 |
| Assignment of rights transfer | £73.60 |
| Statutory declaration | £73.60 |
| Exhumation – full body | £1,411.20 |
| Exhumation – ashes | £326.40 |
| Interment after 2pm Friday | £146.10 |
| Interment on a Saturday | £591.40 |
| Scattering of ashes on a Saturday | £126.50 |
Non-resident fees
Fees for individuals who were not inhabitants of Blaenau Gwent at the time of death are doubled. Exceptions may apply for those who previously resided in the county borough – contact Blaenau Gwent CBC Bereavement Services on 01495 311556 for confirmation.
About Blaenau Gwent cemeteries
Blaenau Gwent is one of the smallest county boroughs in Wales, covering the upper reaches of the Ebbw Fach and Ebbw Fawr valleys in south-east Wales. The council operates several cemeteries including Brynmawr Cemetery, Ebbw Vale Cemetery, Tredegar Cemetery, Abertillery Cemetery, and Blaina Cemetery.
Fees verified 2026-07-11 against the schedule effective 1 April 2026. Source: Blaenau Gwent cemetery fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF), linked from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council – cemeteries.