No new graves at Monmouth Cemetery

Monmouth Cemetery will not open any new graves in the next four months, Monmouthshire County Council revealed this week.

Peter Fox, MCC's Leader explained:

"Due to a combination almost exhausted space for new graves and the prevailing condition of the ground at Monmouth Cemetery, we are very sorry that the cemetery is now closed for opening any new graves.

"We will review the situation in June, but any new graves available then will still be very limited."

The Cemetery will still be accepting burials in reserved plots and in reopened graves, and for cremated remains.

Councillor Fox said:

"We realise that this will be distressing news for Monmouth residents, and so officers are putting together a list of alternative sites for burials and the appropriate contact details.  This list does not pretend to be totally inclusive of every option, and your local funeral director or your local vicar if appropriate will be able to give you more up to date information."

Contact details are below:
       
Chepstow Cemetery - One stop Shop 01600 635700
Caldicot Cemetery - Town clerk 01291 420441
Llanelly Hill, Abergavenny - One Stop Shop 01873 735800
Llanfoist Cemetery Abergavenny - One Stop Shop 01873 735800
Panteg Cemetery Pontypool - 01495 766150
Natural Burial Ground Usk - 0845 45 00165
Usk Cemetery - Town clerk 01291 673011
Coleford - Town Council 01594 832103
Ross - Town Council 01989 562373

MCC officers have been aware of the problems of reduced cemetery space and are making efforts to find alternative sites for use in Monmouth.