Cemeteries

New South Wales has a long and proud history of providing Crown land for public burial grounds.

Almost every village, town and city in New South Wales has a Crown reserve cemetery, many of which were set aside as part of the original settlement of the local area. Our cemeteries are rich in historic, religious, and cultural significance. They often represent unique landscapes blending the natural environment with the man-made. And, of course, they serve as dignified reminders of the lives, stories and memories of departed loved ones.

Crown Reserve Cemeteries are generally managed by community based trusts or local councils. Where a Reserve Trust is appointed, Crown reserve cemeteries are managed under the Crown Lands Act 1989 and its associated Regulations and By-law. If there is no Reserve Trust is in place, management devolves to local Councils under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993.

Crown Lands works with councils, trusts and community groups in helping tend to the past, present, and future needs of our public cemeteries.

Please find:

Summary of Proceedings - CCAC meeting 02-10

Charter and Standing Orders CCAC May 2010

Summary of Proceedings  - CCAC meeting 01-10

Information Sheet - Crown Cemeteries Advisory Committee (CCAC)

Application Form - Community Representative on CCAC

Discussion Paper - Sustainable burials in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan Area (2008)

25-02-2010 Minister announces new Crown Cemeteries Advisory Committee (CCAC) members