South Hedland Cemetery
The South Hedland Cemetery is managed by the Town of Port Hedland and has been operational since the end of 1968.
Access to the Cemetery is located off the Great Northern Highway, Port Hedland with the entry from Flynn Place.
The Town aims to provide a suitable environment for respectful recognition of a persons life and whilst public visitation is encouraged, visitors are respectfully requested to not drive vehicles in to the cemetery. Should access be required for an elderly family member or persons with a disability, please contact the Town of Port Hedland on (08) 9158 9700 to arrange access prior to your visit.
Applications
Applications for funerals, memorial installations, and plot reservations can be conveniently submitted through the OneConnect portal.
For any enquiries about the South Hedland Cemetery, existing plots, reservation of plots or funerals please phone 08 9158 9700 or email itsadministration@porthedland.wa.gov.au.
The Directorate of Infrastructure and Town Services is responsible for processing applications concerning the Cemetery.
Infrastructure and Town Services is based at the Town Depot in Wedgefield, located at Lot 4–6 Cajarina Road. Our team is available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please contact the Depot on (08) 9158 9700, or email to council@porthedland.wa.gov.au
Please note: Applications will only be approved with supporting documentation.
For any enquiries please phone (08) 9158 9300 or email council@porthedland.wa.gov.au.
Forms
Reservation of Plot
Sandfill Positioning
Certificate of Identification
Statutory Declaration – Purchase of Rights
Statutory Declaration – Transfer of Rights of Burial
Fees and Charges
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On application to hold a funeral, the following fees shall be payable in advance
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Total Fee (GST inc)
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Grave Site Digging
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Dig grave at least 1.8m to 2.1m deep (Single Plot) Monday to Friday (Work carried out by Town)
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$1,145.00
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| Dig grave at least 1.8m to 2.1m deep (Single Plot) Monday to Friday (Contractor) |
At cost
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Administration
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| Grant of Right of Burial fee - term 25 years |
$83.50 |
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| Registration of re-assignment or bequest (Transfer) of Grant of Right of Burial |
$83.50 |
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Plot Fee
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| Land for grave 2.75 x 1.5m where directed by ToPH Officer |
$80.00 |
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| Land for grave 2.75 x 1.5m where selected by applicant |
$160.00 |
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| Reopen an existing grave |
$832 |
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| Exhume remains - performed by specialist contractor |
POA |
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| Re-interment after exhumation |
No charge |
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Miscellaneous
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| Single use monumental masons licence |
$80.00 |
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| Monumental masons licence - annual |
$220.00 |
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| Funeral directors licence - annual |
$220.00 |
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| Single use funeral permit |
$80.00 |
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| Permission to erect a headstone or monument |
$70.00 |
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| Placement of ashes |
$110.00 |
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Memorial Plaques
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| Plaque administration fee |
$83.50 |
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| Installation of plaques (per hour, min. 1 hour charge) |
$80 |
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