Cemetery Burial Options2017 - 18
1. Wollongong Lawn Cemetery pg 3 Wyllie Road, Kembla Grange
2. Helensburgh Cemetery pg 15 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh
3. Monumental Masons pg 20
4. Frequently Asked Questions pg 21
Please direct any enquiries to Wollongong Memorial Gardens 4227 7780 or email to [email protected]
Our Burial Options
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Some of the most emotional moments in life come when someone special to you passes away. Preparing a burial may seem overwhelming. Wollongong Memorial Gardens is here to help.
This brochure will guide you through the various options available at Wollongong Memorial Gardens for burials.
Wollongong is home to a rich and multicultural community. We work to ensure that all cultural, religious and spiritual needs are met in burial or memorial arrangements. There are specified areas for different faiths in the Memorial Gardens as well as non-denominational areas.
Some families may have difficulty knowing how a loved one would have wanted to be honoured. The expense of a burial can also be an added burden in a difficult time. Should you wish to, this brochure can help you to plan ahead. Planning ahead will protect you against future price increases and grant you some peace of mind to know that burial wishes will be met.
There is also the option to select burial sites for the future so family members can be positioned together.
If you would like more information, to discuss the options available or to arrange an appointment, please call us on 4227 7780 or email us at [email protected]. Our staff want to help and are available to fully explain the burial options, including any requirements to pre-arrange.
Wollongong City Council thanks you for considering our Memorial Gardens in this period of decision making and wishes you the best.
This cemetery was opened in 1979. The 50 hectare site is set in leafy surroundings, with majestic trees and vast expanses of lawn. The cemetery has a truly peaceful, tranquil feel and has been earmarked as Wollongong City Council’s ‘Cemetery of the Future’. A master plan has been designed which will ensure the longevity of the site, providing burial options for an estimated further 300 years.
Graves are available for immediate or future use in the following sections starting on page 6.
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Wollongong Lawn Cemetery at Kembla Grange
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Our staff would like to give you their undivided attention therefore an appointment is necessary for all burial, memorial and reservation arrangements.
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Wollongong Lawn Cemetery
Address: Wyllie Rd, Kembla Grange NSW 2526Phone: (02) 4227 7780
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Illawarra Lawn Beam This is a non-denominational area. The graves are entirely lawn, with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Bronze plaques measuring 380 x 215 mm are placed on the beam. The plaque must be ordered from the office of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2045 (does not include interment or plaque)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Plaque fee from $750 (various plaque options are available)
Headstone Beam This is a non-denominational area. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2045 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Macedonian Section This section, for the Macedonian community, offers larger sites for the construction of granite monuments which cover the entire grave. Concrete footpaths are provided at the foot of every site. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the monument. There are graves suitable for two interments, and graves suitable for one single interment.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $4160 (does not include interment or monument)
Interment fee $1550 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
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Traditional Monument Section This is a non-denominational area offering sites for the construction of granite monuments which cover the entire grave. The monuments are built back to back either facing East or West. Concrete footpaths are provided at the foot of every site. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the monument. There are graves suitable for two interments, and graves suitable for one single interment.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2920 (does not include interment or monument)
Interment fee $1550 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Islamic SectionThis section has been provided for the Islamic community. The graves are entirely lawn, with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Bronze or granite plaques measuring 380 x 215 mm are placed on the beam. The plaque must be ordered from the office of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens. Each grave is suitable for one single interment.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2045 (does not include interment or plaque)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Plaque fee from $750 (various plaque options are available)
Greek Orthodox Headstone Section This section has been provided for the Greek Orthodox community. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam, facing east. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2045 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Wollongong Lawn Cemetery
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Greek Orthodox Monument Section This section has been provided for the Greek Orthodox community, offering sites for the construction of granite monuments which cover the entire grave. Concrete footpaths are provided at the foot of every site. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the monument. Currently available are graves suitable for one single interment.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $3455 (does not include interment or monument)
Interment fee $1550 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Antiochian Orthodox Headstone Section This section has been provided for the Antiochian Orthodox community. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam, facing east. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2780 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Maronite Headstone Section This section has been provided for the Maronite community. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam. The monuments are built back to back either facing East or West. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2585 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
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Bahai Headstone Section This section has been provided for the Bahai community. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head or foot of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2045 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1370 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Childrens’ Gardenia Beam This section has been provided for the interment of babies and children up to age 12 years, where the casket is less than 1.2 metres.
Burial package includes burial licence, interment fee and standard Childrens’ Beam plaque $1905
Wollongong Lawn Cemetery
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Helensburgh Cemetery
Located in a natural bushland setting, Helensburgh Cemetery has abundant examples of native flora and fauna. Graves at this cemetery date back to the early 1890s.
Graves are available for immediate or future use in the following sections on page 18.
A memorial plaque can be placed at any of these positions.
You do not need the ashes in your possession to arrange a memorial in these positions.
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Lawn Beam This is a non-denominational area. The graves are entirely lawn, with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Bronze plaques measuring 380 x 215 mm are placed on the beam. The plaque must be ordered from the office of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens. Each grave is suitable for one single interment.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2265 (does not include interment or plaque)
Interment fee $1765 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
Plaque fee from $750
Headstone Beam This is a non-denominational area. The graves are entirely lawn with a concrete beam at the head of each grave. Granite headstones are placed on the beam. The family will liase with a Wollongong City Council approved monumental mason for the erection of the headstone. Each grave is suitable for two interments.
Burial Licence (reservation fee) $2265 (does not include interment or headstone)
Interment fee $1765 (weekday) applies at time of each burial
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen someone dies, who do I conact to arrange a burial? A funeral director should be contacted. Your funeral director will then contact the office of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens to make your cemetery booking and to inform the cemetery staff which cemetery and which section your require.
If I want to purchase a grave now for future use, who do I contact? In this instance you should contact the office of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens. Our staff will provide the necessary forms and information to assist you in purchasing your pre-need burial site.
Can I have cremated remains placed in an existing grave? Yes, the staff of the Wollongong Memorial Gardens will have the grave checked to ensure the ashes can be interred. Our staff will also check the cemetery records to ascertain who the licensee of the grave is and then provide forms for the licensee to sign. Fees apply for the interment of ashes into a grave.
Who or what is the licensee of a grave? When a grave is purchased, the purchaser is required to sign specific forms. In the event of a burial the person signing the forms for the funeral director will become the licensee of the grave. When the grave is being purchased for pre-need, the person signing the forms with the cemetery staff will become the licensee of the grave. The licensee of the grave is the only person with the authority to make any decisions regarding the grave, such as arranging a burial, a memorial plaque, headstone or monument, or the interment of cremated remains in the grave. It is vey important that families give careful consideration when deciding who will be the licensee of a grave. The licensee should be someone who will be readily available to sign forms when required and someone who can be relied upon to make decisions on behalf of the entire family.
Who maintains the graves? Our cemetery staff are responsible for maintaining the cemetery grounds. We do not maintain memorial plaques, headstones or monuments. These are the sole responsibility of the licensee.
Should I clean the bronze plaque? When visiting the cemetery you may wish to take a container of water with you to wash the bronze plaque. We do not recommend using any kind of cleaning fluid or polish on the plaques. There is a product called ‘Diamond Shield’ which can be used on brand new bronze plaques to keep the plaque looking shiny. This product is available from our plaque manufacturer.
What are the opening hours for the cemeteries? 6am to 5.30pm - standard time 6am to 7pm - daylight savings time
Can I bury my pet in a Wollongong City Council cemetery? No, we do not allow pet burials in any of our cemeteries, nor do we cremate pets at the Wollongong Memorial Gardens crematorium. However, if the pet has already been cremated at a dedicated pet crematorium, the ashes can be placed in the coffin of the deceased prior to burial.
Monumental Masons
Brad Rimmer Stonemasonry & Heritage Services Phone: 0401 337 629 Email: [email protected]
F H Downes Memorials Cnr Linden and Adelong sts, Sutherland 2232 Phone: 9521 1054 or 9521 2464
Heritage Memorials 148 Linden Street, Sutherland 2232 Phone: 9521 1544 Fax: 9545 4860
Illawarra Tile & Granite Installers Peter and Frank DeSantis 7 - 38 Investigator Drive, Unanderra 2526 Mobile: 0421 794 240 or 0419 293 239
Simpsons Memorials 85 - 87 Bong Bong Road, Dapto 2530 Phone: 4262 1254 Mobile: 0418 602 431
Superior Stone Caro and Angela 5 Sirrius Drive, Unanderra 2526 Phone: 4271 8725 Fax: 4271 8745 Mobile: 0412 425 574
VMS Marble & Granite 126 Military Lane, Port Kembla 2502 Phone: 4274 2515 Fax: 4274 9321
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Berkeley Road, Unanderra NSW 2526
Office hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday 9am - 12noon Saturday Phone 02 4227 7780 Fax 02 4271 7535
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED Email [email protected] Web www.memorialgardens.wollongong.nsw.gov.au
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