Cemeteries
Locations of Cemeteries located in Narrabri Shire.
All Cemeteries are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cemetery Plan of Management
The Narrabri Shire Cemetery Plan of Management(PDF, 3MB) reflects the intent of the NSW Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 and other NSW legislation, regulations and guidelines relevant to the administration of cemeteries.
Council as the administrator of cemeteries is the sole determinant of dignified behaviour within cemetery. This includes what constitutes a dignified funeral, monument design and installation, and the placement of tributes in addition to the permanent monument.
To minimise conflict as to what Council considers dignified and appropriate conduct within cemeteries managed, Council has prepared and implemented this Plan of Management.
This Plan of Management provides the instructions necessary for Council staff to administer the routine functions of Council operated cemeteries.
Narrabri-Shire-Cemetery-Plan-of-Management-2020-3.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
Our Operations
Council uses our Cemetery Plan of Management and a Cemeteries and Burials Policy to guide operations.
- When an application for a burial interment is received, Council endeavours to issue the Right of Burial (ROB) within 1–3 business days.
- Applications are submitted by the funeral home engaged by the family of the deceased.
- The Right of Burial is supplied back to the funeral home and is in the name of the deceased.
Under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 (NSW):
- Council may transfer a Right of Burial if the original owner is deceased, provided the applicant supplies the necessary information, including evidence that they are the executor of the estate with authority to make the request.
- Members of the public who believe they meet the criteria set out in Sections 61(5)(a) and (b) of the Act may apply to Council for a determination that they are the rightful holder of an interment right.
Council maintains an Interment Register, which is a public document under the Act. This register records who holds interment rights. In cases where a plot is pre-purchased, the “Owner of ROB” column will show the purchaser. Where a plot has been allocated to a deceased person, the interment rights become part of their estate rather than being listed under surviving family members.
Narrabri Lawn Cemetery - Policy on Floral Tributes
Council has a policy in place regarding the Narrabri Lawn Cemetery Floral & Other Tributes to ensure there is a clear direction and consistent approach to the decoration of plinths at the Narrabri Lawn Cemetery.
Please view Council’s Policy for details on how sites at the Narrabri Lawn Cemetery should be decorated.
Installation of Plinths at Lawn Cemeteries
Council provides standard shape plinths in a choice of Concrete painted in Killamenjaro Blue, Black Granite, Dark Grey Granite or Light Grey Granite. The plinths are available with either one or two vases in either gold, silver or black. Samples of the colours are available to view at Council’s Administration Building.
For more information on the plinths that are available please see the Lawn Cemetery Plinths & Vases Brochure below. In order to purchase a plinth you will need to complete the Application for Purchase of Plinth and Vase and return to Council along with payment.
Name plaques to be placed on the plinths are not supplied by Council.
Map of all Narrabri Shire Cemeteries
Applications