Services
Plot Availability & Selection
Our Secretary, Sara, will help you with personal selection of plots.
Please book a time to make arrangements with Sara via phone – 0439 971 202.
Our groundskeeper is usually on site between 7.30am and 2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Monumental
Plot size 1200 x 2400mm, maximum of 1200mm high. They are for up to two interments in coffins/caskets and later interment of up to three Ashes for cremation.
MONUMENTAL GRAVE SITES – The area of Monumental work must not exceed the plot size.
All plans and specifications must be submitted to the Trust for approval.
Grass
GRASS – Plot size 1200 x 2400mm. They are for two interments in coffins/caskets and later interments of up to three Ashes from cremation. These plots are flush with the ground and plaques can be installed at ground level or below ground level. There are strict limits on plaque size, type and placement and all specifications must be submitted to the Trust for approval. All plaque installations must be approved by the Trust.
A Grass plot cannot be converted to a Monumental plot at a later date.
Ashes
ASHES – Plot size 600mm x 600mm. For interments of up to two ashes per plot. These plots are flush with the ground and can have plaques installed at ground level or below ground level. There are strict limits on plaque size, type and placement and all specifications must be submitted to the Trust for approval. All plaque installations must be performed by the Trust or a monumental mason.
SINGLE ASHES – Plots in Rock Garden, with a standard plaque mounted on a rock. Ashes to be buried as close as possible to the rock.
All ground level plots do not permit any above ground adornments with the exception of fresh flowers. This restriction allows the Trust to maintain the grave sites in a tidy state.
Price List
All Right of Interment (Plots) are GST Free. All other fees are quoted inclusive of GST.
If the plot has been pre-purchased, only the Services Fee and Interment Fee are due upon burial.
Prices are effective July 2020 to June 2021 inclusive. Fees are CPI linked and may rise each year. This price list is approved and published in accordance with Government guidelines.
Price List
All Right of Interment (Plots) are GST Free. All other fees are quoted inclusive of GST.
If the plot has been pre-purchased, only the Services Fee and Interment Fee are due upon burial.
Prices are effective July 2020 to June 2021 inclusive. Fees are CPI linked and may rise each year. This price list is approved and published in accordance with Government guidelines.
Monumental Plots (also known as memorial plots)
Right of Interment – Monumental Plot in Perpetuity (GST free)
Height restriction on monuments is 1.2m. Please read the Rules & Regulations for Monumental Plots.
Next available plot
Allows 2 burials & 3 later ashes interments
$2,400
Personal Selection (PS)
Allows 2 burials & 3 later ashes interments
$2,650
Both types of plots are available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment.
Service Fee – only payable at time of burial (GST Incl.)
Preparation of Grave Site, Digging, Backfilling (normal), Backfilling (subsidence), Funeral Day Supervision and Witnessing,
Services, as stated above, coffins under 630mm wide
$1,205
Services, as stated above, oversize coffins 630mm or wider (OS)
$1,415
Interment Fee – payable at time of 1st burial (GST Incl.)
$720
Interment Fee incl. site visit – payable at time of 2nd burial (GST Incl.)
$1,310
Total Costs at time of need (first interment)
Monumental Plot and 1st Interment
$4,325
Monumental Plot and 1st Interment, Personal Selection
$4,575
Monumental Plot and 1st Interment (OS)
$4,535
Monumental Plot and 1st Interment (OS), Personal Selection
$4,785
Full Payment and signed Right of Interment are required prior to burial.
Grass Plots (also known as Lawn Plots)
Right of Interment – Grass Plot in Perpetuity (GST free)
Bronze and granite memorial plaques at ground level only. NO plantings, monuments, rocks or crosses etc. as the ability to mow needs to be maintained. Ashes interments will depend on memorialisation. Please read the Rules & Regulations for Grass Plots.
Next available plot
Allows 2 burials & 2 later ashes interments
$2,060
Personal Selection (PS)
Allows 2 burials & 2 later ashes interments
$2,305
Both types of plots are available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment
Service Fee – only payable at time of burial (GST Incl.)
Preparation of Grave Site, Digging, Backfilling (normal), Backfilling (subsidence), Funeral Day Supervision and Witnessing,
Services, as stated above, coffins under 630mm wide
$1,205
Services, as stated above, oversize coffins 630mm or wider (OS)
$1,415
Interment Fee – payable at time of burial (GST Incl.)
$720
Total Costs at time of need (first interment)
Grass Plot and Interment
$3,985
Grass Plot and Interment: Personal Selection
$4,230
Grass Plot and Interment (OS)
$4,195
Grass Plot and Interment (OS) Personal Selection
$4,440
Full Payment and signed Right of Interment are required prior to burial.
Single Ashes Plots in Rock Garden Areas
Right of Interment – Single Ashes Plot in Perpetuity (GST free)
Please read the Rules & Regulations for Ashes Plots.
Next available plot
Allows for 1 ashes interment
$1,585
Personal Selection (PS)
Allows for 1 ashes interment
$1,745
Both types of plots are available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment
Right of Interment – Single Ashes Plot with 25 Years’ Tenure (GST free)
Ashes are scattered 25 years after last interment. Please read the Rules & Regulations for Ashes Plots.
Next available plot
Allows for 1 ashes interment
$875
This type of plot is available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment
Service Fee – only payable at time of interment (GST Incl.)
Interment of Cremated Remains (whether perpetual or with 25 year tenure)
$240
Interment of Cremated Remains, with family attendance (whether perpetual or with 25 years’ tenure)
$490
Total Costs at time of need (first interment)
Single Ashes Plot and Interment (in perpetuity)
$1,825
Single Ashes Plot and Interment (in perpetuity) Personal Selection
$2,075
Single Ashes Plot and Interment, with family attendance (in perpetuity)
$2,075
Single Ashes Plot and Interment, with family attendance (in perpetuity) Personal Selection
$2,325
Full Payment and signed Right of Interment are required prior to burial. A personalised bronze plaque 152mm square typically costs $1,000 depending on the design.
Double Ashes Plots
Right of Interment – Ashes Plot in Perpetuity (GST free)
Please read the Rules & Regulations for Ashes Plots.
Next available plot
Allows 2 ashes interments
$1,225
Personal Selection (PS)
Allows 2 ashes interments
$1,475
Both types of plots are available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment
Right of Interment – Ashes Plot with 25 Years’ Tenure (GST free)
Ashes are scattered 25 years after last interment. Please read the Rules & Regulations for Ashes Plots.
Next available plot
Allows 2 ashes interment
$850
This type of plot is available for purchase in advance and at time of need. Completion of plot purchase requires receipt of full payment and signed Right of Interment
Service Fee – only payable at time of interment (GST Incl.)
Interment of Cremated Remains (whether perpetual or with 25 year tenure)
$240
Interment of Cremated Remains, with family attendance (whether perpetual or with 25 years’ tenure)
$490
Total Costs at time of need (first interment)
Double Ashes Plot and Interment (in perpetuity)
$1,465
Double Ashes Plot and Interment (in perpetuity) Personal Selection
$1,715
Double Ashes Plot and Interment, with family attendance (in perpetuity)
$1,715
Double Ashes Plot and Interment, with family attendance (in perpetuity) Personal Selection
$1,965
Full Payment and signed Right of Interment are required prior to burial. A personalised bronze plaque typically costs from $1,800 to $2,300 depending on the design.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are plots available and we are here to help you find what you need. Monumental, grass and ashes plots are available.
No, you do not need to live locally.
Yes, plots may be bought in advance. Pre-planning a funeral is the best way to secure your wishes and provide peace of mind for yourself and your family.
Our price list is displayed on the Services page.
Memorial Grave Sites – up to two interments in coffins/caskets and later interments of up to three Ashes from cremation.
Grass Grave Site – two interments in coffins/caskets and later interments of up to three Ashes from cremation.
Ashes Plots – For interments of up to two ashes per plot.
Single Ashes Plot in Rock Garden – Interment for one Ashes per plot.
Please see our Rules & Regulations
Graves
Once you have purchased a grave, your right of interment is granted in perpetuity. This means the grave will remain undisturbed for the lifetime of the cemetery.
Cremation memorials
A right of interment for a cremation memorial can be purchased in perpetuity or for 25 years.
It is very important for right of interment holders to keep their address details up to date.
All plans and specifications must be submitted to the Trust for approval.
There are some limitations on the height, size and type of monument, as well as restrictions on additions to grass and ashes plots. Please read our Rules & Regulations.
Vehicular access in special circumstances can be arranged by contacting the cemetery in advance.
Call Sara, Kangaroo Ground Cemetery Secretary: 0439 971 202
Due to the high demand for plots, payment must be made within 14 days.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard & American Express are accepted with a fee of 2.2%.
Call Sara, Kangaroo Ground Cemetery Secretary: 0439 971 202
Call Sara, Kangaroo Ground Cemetery Secretary: 0439 971 202
No. This service is not available.
No, but you may arrange an appointment to view our available plots.
Yes. Please call to arrange an appointment to personally select your plot(s).
Frequently Used Terminology
The burial or entombment of human remains or of cremated human remains.
A right of interment is a legal entitlement to inter human remains or cremated human remains in a particular grave or cremation memorial.
The holder of the ROI is the person or persons to whom the right of interment is granted. They are, in effect, the ‘owner’ of the grave or cremation memorial.
The length of time (in years) that a right of interment has been granted for. Rights of interment of human remains and of cremated human remains are perpetual.
The pre-purchasing of a right of interment.
The purchasing of a right of interment at the time of actual need (death).
Monument, tombstone, grave marker or headstone identifying a grave or graves.