Cemeteries

Council aims to provide adequate and appropriate places for interment and quiet remembrance.

Council has within it's Shire a total of 11 public cemeteries. These cemeteries date back to the late 1800's. A number of historical sites such as Yuranigh's Grave, church cemeteries and private cemeteries are also situated within the council area.

Cabonne Cemeteries

 

Cemetery Management Guidelines

The Cemetery Management Guidelines apply to all cemeteries, crematoriums and memorial gardens administered, operated and maintained by Cabonne Council. 

The Guidelines detail Cabonne Council’s expectations of persons operating at Council cemeteries such as cemetery administration and maintenance personnel, Crematoriums, Funeral Directors, Grave Diggers and other contractors.

Cemetery Management Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 444KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I go about reserving a plot or niche?

A plot can be reserved by telephoning Council's Department of Environmental Services on (02) 6392 3247 . A application form will be then be sent to you for completion. Once the relevant fee has been paid a Reservation Permit will be sent to you for your records.

Is there a reservation fee?

Yes, see below fee details.

These prices are current to 30 June 2026

Cabonne Beam Cemeteries

Cabonne has a number of Beam Cemeteries. The following applies to Beam portion:

Vases

A maximum of two vases are allowed at each headstone. These vases are to be of non breakable materials.

Placement of Flowers

Fresh flowers are permitted to be placed.

The placement of artificial flowers may be permitted, provided they are placed in an approved vase. Artificial flowers will be removed once they, in the opinion of the cemetery staff, show signs of fading, deterioration or damage.

Ornaments

No garden edging, or other materials are permitted to be placed on the grave in any of Council's Beam Cemeteries.

Levelling of Graves

Levelling of graves will be undertaken after approximately 12 months to allow settling of the gravesite. Any remedial works that are required to be undertaken will take place annually.

Should family members not remove memorabilia, Council's cemetery staff will do so. Council will attempt to replace items but does not accept any responsibility for the safe removal or return of such items.