Cemeteries

Wollondilly Cemeteries

Council maintains cemeteries in the townships of Bargo, Picton and Thirlmere. All cemeteries cater for the interment of ashes and grave burials.

The Cemeteries Policy outlines the terms of management in all operational cemeteries and the expected conduct of those entering the cemeteries is in accordance with reasonable and practical standards.

Council is a licensed cemetery operator (Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW) authorised to manage and maintain these cemeteries. Our commitment is to provide respectful, well-maintained spaces for the community while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) changes from 1 July 2024.

Cemetery locations

Cemetery	Address	Further Information
Thirlmere	90 Station Street, Thirlmere	Thirlmere Cemetery further information
Bargo	15 Great Southern Road, Bargo	Bargo Cemetery further information
Picton	Dunlop Street, Picton	Picton Cemetery further information

Cemetery Fees

INTERMENT OPTIONS	COST
Perpetual Interment Right - Gravesite - monumental or lawn plot	$1590.91
Perpetual Interment Right - Ashes - Columbarium Wall (single plot)	$659.09
Perpetual Interment Right - Ashes - Memorial Tree (single plot)	$727.27
Perpetual Interment Right - Baby Section (single plot)	$536.36
Non Resident Fee (Applicable on purchase of Perpetual Interment Right)	$486.36
Order for Interment - Monumental or lawn plot For interment of bodily remains within a grave/plot	$636.36
Order for Interment - Ashes in a grave, plot or niche	$545.45

memorial work	COST
Monumental Works Permit - Single - Construct a headstone/monument (single plot)	$290.00
Monumental Works Permit - Double - Construct a headstone/monument (adjoining plots)	$420.00
Bronze plaque - Single (niche or memorial tree) including installation	$660.00
Bronze Niche Vase - Single, including installation	$130.00

LEVY	COST
Interment Services Levy - Ashes	$69.30
Interment Services Levy - Burial	$171.60

The Interment Services Levy is a Statutory fee applied at the time of each interment service in addition to Council fees. The interment services levy is paid directly to CCNSW by all cemetery and crematorium operators.

Forms & Further Information

BASIC PRICE BREAKDOWN

Basic Ash Price Breakdown 1.7.2024 to 30.6.2025

Basic Adult Burial Price Breakdown 1.7.2024 to 30.6.2025

APPLICATION FORMS

HEADSTONES

Council requires that all monuments must be installed by a monumental mason and approved by Council in addition to having the consent of the Grantee of the Right of Burial.
Council will not be liable for the future care and maintenance of the headstone (& surrounds).

LAWN BEAMS

Lawn Beam plots allow for the erection of a headstone only. Monuments and plants cannot be placed on the grave area.
Council reserves the right to remove without notice any unapproved or unauthorised works and excessive or inappropriate objects including plants and flowers placed in the lawn beam section.

MONUMENTAL PLOTS

Monumental Plots allow for a full gravesite surround with the approval of Council. Grave surrounds require installation to be carried out by a certified Monumental Mason.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations of burial plots, ash plots or niches for future use can be made through Council
Reservation can be held individually or jointly (2 people)
Full payment is required at the time of reservation.