Useful Information

Before erecting a new memorial or adding a new inscription to an existing memorial, a memorial permit form must be submitted to the relevant Church, Council or Chapel Authority. We will guide you through the entire process.

Memorial Permit Process

Church in Wales, Council Authorities and Chapel Cemeteries have individual rules about the type of memorial, material, inscription or size allowed. We will provide you with the correct permit form for your cemetery/churchyard, which must be signed by the registered grave owner.

Timing Guidelines

You may need to wait at least 6 months from burial before a new memorial can be placed, allowing the ground to settle. We advise waiting at least 3 months before re-fixing an existing memorial. Memorial work cannot begin until the permit has been approved.

Resource Cards

Church Fees

Download the most recent Church in Wales memorial fees schedule.

Council Memorial Fees

Browse memorial fees for Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Llanelli District councils.

Church in Wales Rules & Regulations

Guidelines on permitted memorial types, materials, inscriptions and sizes for Church in Wales churchyards.

Council Memorial Application Forms

Download the memorial permit application forms required by your local council authority.

New Memorial Church Form

Application form for erecting a new memorial in a Church in Wales churchyard.

Additional Inscription Church Form

Application form for adding an inscription to an existing memorial in a Church in Wales churchyard.

BRAMM Registration

We are BRAMM registered — the national registration scheme for memorial masons ensuring quality and safety.