WHERE PLAQUES ARE FITTED In most cases, monumental works are erected on the gravesites. Council does not supply monumental works, however, where there is an interment of ashes into a grave, a columbarium-style plaque can be attached to the monument.

Where required there are several types of products available in bronze, chrome or aluminium. Ongoing cleaning of the plaque is the responsibility of the client.

RESERVATIONS To reserve a burial place in the Tuncurry General Cemetery, an application form must be completed and a refundable holding deposit paid to secure or reserve the allotment.

Full fees can be submitted at this time if so desired. Once the full fee has been paid, the reservation is secured against any future fee increases.

BOOKINGS Bookings and enquiries can be made in three ways. You can:

1. Telephone Great Lakes Council, Community Services Branch (02) 6591 7240 and speak with our Cemetery Services Officer; OR

2. Call in to the Customer Service Centre at Council’s Administrative Building, located in Breese Parade, Forster; OR

3. Speak with one of the local Funeral Directors.

Tuncurry Monumental Cemetery

HISTORICAL INFORMATION The Tuncurry Cemetery appears to have been founded in the late 1870s, at which time the area was known as North Forster. The earliest identified grave is that of Robert Hutchison who died 19 June 1883. The Lawn Cemetery section and Columbarium area were established in 1975/76. The Memorial Gardens section was opened in 1994.

CEMETERY RECORDS PUBLICATIONS The Manning~Wallamba Family History Society has produced a number of cemetery records publications which are available for purchase and/or use at Council’s libraries.

COMMUNITY SERVICES BRANCH

TUNCURRY

MONUMENTAL

CEMETERY

A Peaceful Setting

GENERAL INFORMATION

This portion of the cemetery is for burials in the traditional manner, with the family then erecting monuments on the gravesite. It is Council’s policy that only one burial per burial place is permitted. In the past, double-depth graves have been permitted, but the practice is now discontinued due to site difficulties and Safe Work Practices requirements.

The erection of a headstone is the responsibility of the client in consultation with a Stonemason. The Stonemason will need to receive permission from Council for the erection of a monument. Ongoing care and maintenance of the headstone is the responsibility of the client. Please contact the Council’s Cemetery Services Officer for further information on 02 6591 7240.

In addition to a burial, up to four urns of ashes remains may be interred into the one gravesite. If clients wish, a burial place may be purchased for the interment of up to six urns of ashes. NB: This would then be an “ashes only” site and no burial could subsequently be permitted in this burial place.

For interment of ashes into a grave, or installation of a memorial plaque in memory of another person, a columbarium-style plaque is permitted to be attached to the grave. An ‘Application for Monumental Work’ must be submitted to Council prior to work commencing.

LOCATION

Tuncurry Cemetery is located on the eastern side of Tuncurry Road approximately 2kms north of the town centre in a peaceful bush setting. Parking is available at the front of the cemetery or in the central drive-in area off Tuncurry Road. There is a town bus stop directly outside the cemetery.

PRICING

For pricing refer to the ‘Cemetery & Memorials’ Price List attached or else on Council’s website.

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Church of England section at Tuncurry Cemetery