Grave maintenance

Grave maintenance in the Philippines: what it costs and how to arrange it

Updated 4 November 2026

Some cemeteries in the Philippines charge an annual upkeep fee of about ₱1,000 to ₱10,000 a year, depending on the cemetery's own rules, and an apartment-type tomb in a public cemetery can start at about ₱1,000. Prices differ by cemetery, so describe the grave and the work you need in a BlaBlaPrice request to get an offer for your plot.

What the price depends on

• the cemetery or city where the grave is, since each sets its own fee
• the size of the plot and the type of marker or headstone
• a one-off clean or regular upkeep, and how often
• materials such as cleaning products, sealant or new plants
• whether you want a photo report after each visit

Rules and cemetery fees

Cemeteries may set their own annual maintenance fees, so the first step is to ask the cemetery office what it charges and what the fee already covers. Rules from the housing authority apply to new memorial parks and to expansion of existing ones, while routine upkeep of an existing grave follows the cemetery's own terms. Ask for the fee in writing and keep the receipt.

Rainy season and timing

The climate is hot all year with a wet and a dry season. November often still brings rain, so moss, algae and weeds grow fast on headstones, and a clean is best arranged for a dry spell. A visit every few months keeps a grave in good shape through the wet months.

How it is arranged in the cities

In Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City and Davao City, grave care is often arranged with a local caretaker or a cemetery service, and the work is quoted per visit or per year. Ask whether the price covers full cleaning and weeding, whether the marker is included, and whether a photo report is sent after each visit.

What to write in your request

Say what work you need, whether it is one-off or regular, and which cemetery or city the grave is in. Add the plot size, the material of the headstone, the month you prefer, and your budget in ₱. A photo of the grave helps the caretaker estimate the work without a visit.

Through BlaBlaPrice you describe the work in your own words and can add a photo. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through local price lists in the Philippines, then shows the prices and services it found. Services registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. See also Headstones & memorials and Funeral arrangements.