Caerphilly County Borough Council cemetery fees
Caerphilly County Borough Council operates a network of cemeteries across the county borough. The 2026/27 fee schedule runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. No separate non-resident surcharge is published – fees apply uniformly regardless of the deceased’s home address.
Grave space purchase (exclusive right of burial)
| Plot type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Unselected grave | £750.22 |
| Selected grave – front of section | £1,040.38 |
| Selected grave – middle section | £2,809.93 |
| Garden of Rest – unselected plot | £380.69 |
| Garden of Rest – selected plot | £458.81 |
| Children’s section (up to 18 years) | No charge |
Burial and interment fees
| Depth | Weekday (2026/27) | Saturday (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Single depth – new or re-open | £2,041.11 | £2,383.36 |
| Double depth – new or re-open | £2,156.43 | £2,522.24 |
| Triple depth – new or re-open | £2,240.75 | £2,606.57 |
| Children (up to 18 years) | No charge | No charge |
Cremated remains
| Service | Weekday (2026/27) | Saturday (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| New or re-open cremated remains space | £626.22 | £734.09 |
Pre-cast burial vaults (Rhymney and Bedwellty cemeteries)
Available for two interments only.
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Exclusive right of burial, memorial rights, inscription and first interment | £1,857.58 |
| Second interment | £124.00 |
Memorial fees
| Memorial type | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Full grave memorial permit | £533.22 |
| Garden of Rest memorial | £198.41 |
| Headstone or memorial permit | £181.04 |
| Additional inscription | £99.20 |
| Children’s section memorial | No charge |
Additional services
| Service | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Chapel facility use (Brithdir) | £99.41 per occasion |
| Columbaria plaque (Penyrheol, Abercarn, Bedwellty cemeteries) | £207.08 |
| Children’s memorial plaque (Brithdir) | £147.56 |
| Genealogy search | £38.43 |
Children and young people
Caerphilly CBC does not charge for the burial or memorialisation of children under 18, including NVF and stillborn babies.
About Caerphilly cemeteries
Caerphilly is the second largest county borough in Wales by area and covers a significant stretch of the south Wales valleys. The council operates cemeteries across communities including Caerphilly town, Rhymney, Bargoed, Blackwood, and Risca. The £2,810 selected grave premium for a middle-section plot reflects premium location pricing used by some councils for graves chosen for visibility or accessibility.
Fees verified 2026-07-12. Source: Caerphilly County Borough Council – cemetery fees. Fees from the 2026/27 schedule (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027).