Both these historic cemeteries date back till the 19th century AD. Many people have family connections or other reasons for interest in these cemeteries.
1. Both these cemeteries fall within the Anglican Parish of Kurrajong. The cemetery records have been kept by many people since the 1800s, and with varying degrees of efficiency. The Parish's previous Rector, Rev Neil Prott, did a superb job compiling a computer database of cemetery information, from church funeral registers and various other sources. We can provide limited help in locating the site of particular graves and other associated information. We welcome any information which might enable us to correct or update our records.
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2. With no funds for cemetery maintenance, a significant burden falls on the few church volunteers and relatives who take an interest. Thus, in order to limit growth in the amount of upkeep required in the years ahead, it was decided, at different points in the 1970s, to close both cemeteries.
3. The cemeteries were only closed after public notices were placed in the local papers. At that time, interested people were invited to buy plots. Since then, no new plots have been sold and further sales cannot be transacted. However, burials will occur in the cemeteries for some time to come, since a number of previously sold plots are still to be used by the owners.
4.The Richmond Lawn Cemetery is the recommended alternative for burials. The Columbarium at St Stephen's, Kurrajong, also has some niches remaining for sale, for the interment of ashes. (It is not, however, envisaged that this facility will be enlarged any further.)
5. Burials can still be arranged in our cemeteries, only in cases where previous ownership of unused plots can be satisfactorily established.
6.Normally, a second burial cannot be arranged in the space, where a previous burial has occurred. Since almost no graves were ever dug to double depth, a second burial must either disturb remains, or be too shallow to meet regulations.
7. It is also possible to inter cremated remains in existing family plots. In this case, proof of direct relationship to those already buried in the plot(s) in question is required. A statutory declaration setting out these details will normally be considered satisfactory proof. (Also see point 5.)
8.The cemeteries are administered by Trustees (C/- the Rector of Kurrajong, PO Box 61, North Richmond NSW 2754). No interments, alterations, additions, or repairs may be undertaken without their prior permission. All monumental work, including the addition of plaques, must be approved before commencement. Application should contain a full description of the work to be undertaken, together with complete details of any proposed inscription.
9.The transfer of earth from one place to another, or the planting of trees, shrubs, roses, etc, is not permitted. Ordinary upkeep such as mowing, weeding, clipping and trimming needs no permission.
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