Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council cemetery fees
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council operates cemeteries serving the Merthyr Tydfil area. The council publishes separate charges for the exclusive right of burial (EROB) and the interment fee, allowing families to purchase burial rights ahead of need and pay interment separately later. Non-residents of the borough pay double the resident rate for all burial services.
Exclusive right of burial
| Residency | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident | £1,255.00 |
| Non-resident | £2,510.00 |
Burial and interment fees
| Grave type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Grave for one burial (interment only) | £987.00 | £1,974.00 |
| Grave for one burial + purchase (interment + EROB) | £2,242.00 | – |
| Grave for two burials | £1,145.00 | £2,290.00 |
| Grave for two burials + purchase | £2,400.00 | – |
| Grave for three burials | £1,575.00 | £3,150.00 |
| Grave for three burials + purchase | £2,830.00 | – |
Vault construction
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Construction of single chamber | £1,175.38 |
| Construction of double chamber | £2,285.00 |
Cremated remains
| Service | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| New grave – cremated remains | £635.00 | £1,270.00 |
| Scattering of ashes | £139.90 | £279.80 |
Saturday surcharges
| Service | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Saturday burial | £779.31 |
| Saturday scattering of ashes | £381.68 |
Memorial fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Erect memorial (resident or non-resident) | £273.44 |
| Additional inscription or replacement memorial | £273.44 |
Historical and administrative fees
Cemetery burial record searches cost £25.44.
Children and young people
Welsh Government funding covers burial costs for children under 18, including NVF and stillborn babies.
About Merthyr Tydfil cemeteries
Merthyr Tydfil is a former industrial town in the south Wales valleys. The county borough council serves a population of approximately 58,000. Non-residency is determined by the deceased’s place of residence at the time of death.
Fees verified 2026-05-06. Source: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council – fees and charges (burial services section). Fees current as published on the council website at date of verification.