General Lawn Cemeteries

The following information is supplied to assist those that may wish to reserve a site, or may need to purchase a site for an immediate need burial, or placement of ashes.

Both Point Clare and Wamberal Cemeteries have General Lawn Sections, Memorial Gardens for the placement of ashes, and the old Denominational Sections.

The old denominational sections of the cemeteries are closed, however burials can be carried out in pre-reserved sites, which have the capacity for further burials or placements of ashes.

Restrictions and Conditions

Within the cemeteries certain conditions apply, they are as follows:-

• The placing of objects, and the planting of trees, shrubs, plants and grasses, in the lawn area is prohibited.
• The planting of trees, shrubs plants or grasses, and the placing of artificial flowers, glass or objects in the “Memorial Gardens” is prohibited.
• Application must be made to Council to erect a headstone, or carry out repairs/restoration work. The grantee of the gravesite must apply in writing, stating the cemetery, location of the grave, the deceased name, and type of work. The current permit fee is payable on application.
• All monumental work must be carried out by a qualified stone/monumental mason and be of a non-corrosive material, and comply with Council requirements.

Reservations

To make a reservation Council requires written application stating the cemetery, and area required. The application must state the full name and address of the person/persons to whom the Right of Burial is to be issued.

A “Right of Burial” will be issued in the grantee’s name, stating details of the Cemetery, Section, Row and Grave Number. The purchase of a right of burial entitles the owner to:-

1. exclusive right of burial in one (1) grave site
2. turfing of the grave
3. perpetual maintenance of the grave

Application for a Burial Permit

Permission to open a pre-reserved site or re-open a grave for a burial must be made in writing by the grantee of the Right of Burial, or an agent nominated in writing by the grantee. The Right of Burial must be produced to Council as proof of ownership.

If the grantee is deceased, the grantee’s executor or heirs must provide proof of authority to request the opening of the grave, e.g. a copy of the deceased grantee’s “Will, stating executors, or a “Statutory Declaration” may be acceptable.

Burials

Unless stated otherwise all graves are prepared to accommodate two (2) adult burials and up to four placements of ashes.

Within a full size plot, provision for a still-born pocket can be made, (providing the still-born is the first burial in the plot).

Ashes

Ashes may be placed in the "Memorial Gardens" and also graves in the General Lawn Section, at both cemeteries. Arrangements may also be made to have ashes placed around a Memorial Tree or scattered.

Further Information

Further information may be obtained from Council's Cemeteries Officer
Telephone - 4325 8166 (Monday to Wednesday).