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Week commencing: 13 January 2025
Green - timeslot available Orange - timeslot tentatively bookedRed - timeslot has confirmed booking and is unavailable Disclaimer: The information in the table above is accurate as of 13 January 2025 and may be subject to change Please contact Cemetery staff on 1300 176 077 or email cemetery@griffith.nsw.gov.au for further information
Griffith City Council manages the following cemeteries:
Burials can be arranged by contacting the Cemetery Supervisor on 0418 695 683. For after-hours bookings please contact 0438 166 097. For enquiries regarding burial records, please contact Customer Service on 1300 176 077 or email admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au
Modern lawn cemeteries, especially the Griffith Lawn Cemetery, offer well-kept, fully maintained burial portions. Families who choose to bury their loved ones in a lawn cemetery have the security of knowing that the graves will always be looked after.
Faced with many decisions at a difficult time, opting for a lawn cemetery burial is often regarded as a sensible choice. However, to allow us to maintain high standards, we do need your co-operation and understanding. Accordingly, we have prepared these frequently asked questions about the Griffith and Yenda Lawn Cemeteries, with particular focus on our obligation to you, and your entitlements and responsibilities.
When you apply for a burial in our cemetery, we will grant you access to a particular grave plot. The grant is referred to as 'The Permit to Bury'.
When you apply for a reservation in our cemetery, you need to complete an Application for Reservation form, stating applicant and the person the reservation is required for. This form as well as full payment needs to be lodged with Council.
When you apply for a reservation in our cemetery, we will grant you access to the next available plot, at the time of need. A certificate, defining the entitlement, is issued to the person nominated. The nominated person's entitlements under the certificate are exclusive. This certificate must be produced at time of burial.
All graves at the Lawn Cemetery are prepared to accept TWO adult burials. However, special arrangements can be made to bury up to THREE adults in a grave.
Yes. Graves can be used for burials and interment of ashes. We place no limit (other than a practical one) on the number of ash urns that may be placed in a grave.
No. A plaque order form can be obtained from Customer Service at Council's Administration Building or via the following links:
Small Plaque Order Form(PDF, 261KB) Dual Plaque Order Form(PDF, 262KB) Single Plaque Order Form(PDF, 286KB)
Note: The person who signed the Application for Permit to Bury authorising the burial MUST sign this order form. Your form will NOT be accepted if the order is signed by another party.
Yes. A standard 8 line plaque (381mm X 279mm) is paid for in the burial cost.
No. However a plaque from the Office of Australian War Graves is permissible. Should you obtain a plaque from the Office of Australian War Graves, Council is not required to refund any allowances already paid in the burial fee.
Yes. Visit this website to request permission from the Office of Australian War Graves to use a service badge.
Yes, provided they are placed in the approved vases provided by Council.
Without exception, NO! It is essential that lawn areas be kept clear at all times.
Yes. In 2017 Council reviewed the Cemetery Management Plan and resolved to allow the placement of small embellishments on the grave site. The embellishments are NOT to exceed 150mm(millimetres)in height and are only to be placed at the top of the relevant plaque. The embellishment must not encroach onto the adjoining areas.
Note: If you require a more extensive monument, you should consider the MONUMENT SECTION or one of the traditional sections of the cemeteries. Please talk to one of our staff for more information.
No.
Yes, balloons are permitted, but will be removed after two weeks. Flags are NOT permitted, with the exception of small national flags placed on national days such as Australia Day for one week. Solar lights, yes only ONE solar light is permitted, but must be placed in the vase holder.
A photo can be supplied with the plaque at the time of ordering. Talk to one of our Customer Service Officers for more information.
Residents wishing to have the flower holders enlarged can fill out an application form here or by visiting Council's Administration Building front counter. We recommend that applicants consult with Cemetery Staff on-site to discuss where the new flower holder is to be located. Applicants must complete the form, meeting set criteria. There is no charge to have this work carried out. Council will engage a contractor to carry out the works once sufficient numbers have been received.
The completed form can be delivered to Council's Customer Service staff, delivered to the Griffith Cemetery office or emailed to admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au
View the Cemetery brochure(PDF, 4MB)
View Council's Cemetery Management Plan