Monmouthshire County Council cemetery fees
Monmouthshire County Council operates five cemeteries across the authority area: Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth, and Usk. Fees are reviewed annually and apply from 1 April each year.
Current fees are effective from 1 April 2026. Out-of-county rates (where the deceased was living outside Monmouthshire at the time of death) are double the in-county rate. Exceptions include Armed Forces personnel, residents who moved for specialist care, and graves pre-purchased by Monmouthshire residents who later moved away.
Burial fees (inclusive of exclusive right of burial)
Monmouthshire publishes combined burial and ERB prices – the two are not separated in the fee schedule.
| Service | In-county (2026/27) | Out-of-county (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| New single depth grave (incl. ERB) | £2,261 | £4,522 |
| New double depth grave (incl. ERB) | £2,793 | £5,586 |
| New treble depth grave (incl. ERB) | £3,856 | £7,712 |
| Re-opened grave | contact council for current rate | – |
| Children under 18 – all interments | No charge | No charge |
| Stillborn and non-viable foetuses | No charge | No charge |
Coffins wider than 30 inches require two grave spaces and are charged accordingly.
About Monmouthshire cemeteries
Monmouthshire County Council manages cemeteries at Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth, and Usk. The cemeteries are classified as lawn-type with a standard headstone and vase arrangement.
For enquiries, contact the Cemeteries Officer on 01873 735852 or email cemeteries@monmouthshire.gov.uk.
Fees verified 2026-06-20, effective 1 April 2026. Source: Monmouthshire County Council – Cemetery Fees 2026/27.