Ipswich City Council

Cemeteries

Cemetary Ipswich City Council operates and maintains a variety of historical, monumental and lawn cemeteries.

Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery is entirely a lawn cemetery and is the main cemetery in use.

Burial sites can be reserved in all but the historic Ipswich General Cemetery where only existing reservations or in some cases a family grave can be used.

Tallegalla, Stone Quarry and Haigslea Cemeteries are also of historical significance, comprising of both monumental and lawn burial areas. Their rural location provides a peaceful and scenic setting.

Ipswich City Council offers various services relating to these cemeteries including:

Searches - assistance with the location and details of family burials.
Plaques - approved plaques may be ordered through the Health and Environmental Protection Department.
Reservations - reserve cemetery plots, niches and rose garden positions in all of Council's cemeteries except for Ipswich General Cemetery.

Vases

A maximum of two vases are allowed on each grave. These vases cannot be made of breakable material (such as glass or ceramic).

Plastic vases are available free of charge at Warrill Park Cemetery.

Placement of Flowers

Fresh flowers are permitted to be placed.

The placement of artificial flowers may be permitted provided they are placed in an approved vase and are effectively secured to such vase in a manner approved by the Health and Environmental Protection Manager. Artificial flowers will be removed once they, in the opinion of the cemetery staff, show signs of fading, deterioration or damage.

Ornaments

No ornaments, garden edging or other materials are permitted to be placed on the grave or garden in any of the Council's lawn cemeteries.

Plaques

Cast bronze plaques are available from Ipswich City Council.

The placement of photographs on lawn plaques is not recommended as they are brittle and are not designed for this purpose. Should you choose to place a photo on a lawn plaque, all care will be taken, however Council takes no responsibility for any damage that may be incurred.

Reservation of Gravesites/Plots

Plots can be reserved for an unlimited time in the name of the person as desired.

Friends of the Cemetery

The object of this group is to get input/feedback from people who have loved ones buried at the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery. Meetings are held regularly.

Related Information

If you require any further information regarding this subject, please contact Council during business hours on (07) 3810 6666 or email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Last Updated 23 Oct 2007 |

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