Service Directory

Torfaen County Borough Council are responsible for the management of the three cemeteries within the area, these are located at Blaenavon, Panteg and Cwmbran.

 

Blaenavon Cemetery located on Varteg Road opened for its first burial on 2nd August 1915 and has an area of approximately 10.6 acres.

 

Panteg Cemetery located on The Highway, New Inn opened for its first burial on 23 July 1906 and has an area of approximately 21 acres. The cemetery office is based at this cemetery.

 

Cwmbran Cemetery located on Llantarnam Road opened for its first burial on 5 October 1892 and has an area of approximately 4 acres. This cemetery is now classed as a closed cemetery as it does not accept new interns.

 

The Cemetery grounds are open at the following times:

• October, November, December, January - 9:00am - 6:00pm
• February, March, April - 9:00am - 7:00pm
• May, June, July, August, September - 9:00am - 8:00pm

Torfaen’s Cemeteries Service hold historic records relating to burials within Torfaen. Grave searches can be carried out by contacting the Cemeteries Registrar.

 

A copy of the cemetery fees| are available to download here.

The service is provided for the bereaved.

 

Anyone can be buried within Torfaen, however fees are doubled for those who are not residents of Torfaen.

Most people needing to arrange a funeral will contact a funeral director who will make all of the necessary arrangements. A list of local funeral directors can be downloaded below. You can however arrange a funeral yourself. If you wish to do this, you should contact the Cemeteries Registrar, who will advise you on the necessary details.

 

If you wish to carry out a grave search or require further information about the service, contact the Cemeteries Registrar.

9.00 - 5.00  -  Monday to Thursday

9.00 - 4.30  -  Friday

01495 760210

01495 769282