Rules & Regulations

Each memorial/monumental plot is 1200mm wide and 2400mm long and may be used for up to two interments/burials. The number of ashes interments allowed will be determined by negotiation with the Cemetery Trust but usually a maximum of three ashes interments will be permissible. The determining factor will be the ability to memorialise all interments without creating ‘clutter’ on the headstone or the ledger stone if there is one.

Plot purchasers of a “Right” should, at the time of plot selection, have regard to the sort of memorial they intend for installation at some later date, because plots located in sloping ground frequently require additional stone kerbing/ashlars, which usually adds to the cost of the monument.

The distinguishing feature of monumental plots is that the erection of a memorial / monument is permitted above ground level and may cover the entire area of the plot.  No memorial/monument, including any plantings or other adornments, shall exceed the designated plot size nor,

1. In the case of the headstone, exceed a total height (at any point) of 1.2 meters above ground level, nor exceed a depth of 600mm.
   
   The height restriction shall be measured from the highest point of the ground slope/plot site.  Foundations if not completely buried, must be clad with additional ashlars or kerbing.
2. In the case of the ledger stone or other surface material, a height exceeding 500mm measured from the surface of a fully buried foundation.

No mausoleum, canopies or canopy styled constructions will be permitted.  The use of domestic window glasses up to a nominal 5mm in thickness to face up, enclose, or otherwise adorn any vertical or horizontal surface area of a monument is not permitted. 

There are two exceptions.

1. So called candle boxes where window grade glass is permitted.  NOTE: Candle boxes are subject to a size constraint and shall not exceed 380mm width, 380mm depth (edge to edge base included) and 430mm height from base to apex.  Candle boxes must not have lockable access doors.  Candles, oil lamps or any apparatus designed to provide a naked flame are strictly forbidden owing to the bush fire prone nature of the cemetery’s location.  Battery or solar powered lights/flames are permitted.
2. Glasses which are known generally as safety glasses, toughened glasses and sometimes bullet proof glasses, are permitted for incorporation in headstone constructions.  Glass thickness must be a minimum of 10mm albeit double glazed from 2 panels of 5mm.  Special trust approval must be sought for variations in this specification.

Plans and specifications of all memorials / monuments must first be submitted to the Trust for approval prior to erection and will incur the gazetted memorial fee.  Unless otherwise specifically allowed by the Trust in writing, all interments in a single plot must be of related decedents, whether by marriage, birth, or other relationship recognised at law.

There is no obligation on any owner/owners or their rightful successors to erect a memorial or monument on these plots.  The Trust, however, wishes to advise plot owners in making a decision about any memorialisation, that careful consideration be given to the complexity of any surface adornment ESPECIALLY if second and subsequent interments are, or could be, contemplated.  In the context of reopening grave sites for subsequent interments the Trust makes every endeavour  to safeguard the integrity of existing stonework but in no circumstances indemnifies plot owners against damage which may occur as a result of reopening.

All memorial / monumental plot maintenance, repair, upkeep and the like is the responsibility of the owner/owners or their rightful successors.  However, in this regard, any works, whatever their nature, which are deemed necessary and/or desirable by the owner/owners or their successors must first be approved by the Trust.

The Kangaroo Ground Cemetery has been developed and will be maintained as a bush cemetery.  In this context the Trust encourages the planting of shrubbery and the like as a grave site adornment but at the same time must be mindful about such items encroaching upon adjoining plots and/or infringing height restrictions.

Whilst the Trust takes no responsibility for the care and maintenance of any memorials / monuments as referenced above, the Trust reserves the right to maintain the generality of plot sites and surrounds in a clean and tidy state. 

Monuments constructed of wood e.g. wooden “sleepers” and mud bricks are not permitted.  Deterioration of these materials has been observed by the Trust to be extremely rapid, leading to sites which become unstable and untidy.

The general standard acceptable at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery is for sawn and polished natural stonework e.g. granites.  The Trust is open to Applications for constructions other than natural stone, e.g. free form rocks and stones, but advises that any Applications must demonstrate appropriate foundation and kerb fixing work as will ensure the longevity and stability of the construction.

Ceramic and glass containers for placement on top of ledger stones or any other area of a memorial are forbidden.  Flower containers must be of plastic construction.  Monuments which have adornments other than those approved by the Trust at the time application was made for the monument may be removed/modified by the Trust at its absolute discretion.

Bookings for interments on days designated Code Red, Extreme or Severe will be deferred.

By Order of the Trust Dated 9^th August 2007