Cemeteries

We manage Serpentine and Jarrahdale cemeteries, offering burials and ashes placement in peaceful rural settings.

Find out how to arrange a burial or ashes placement, locate a grave, or contact us for assistance.

Our cemeteries

Arranging a burial

Please contact a funeral director to arrange a funeral. They can guide you through the process and liaise with us on your behalf.

• Notice required: at least two working days to prepare a burial plot.
• Preferred burial times: Tuesday to Thursday, between 8am and 11am. Additional fees may apply outside these times.
• Plot reservations: we do not accept reservations for burial plots.

For help with burial enquiries, call (08) 9526 1111.

Arranging ashes placement

Ashes placement, also called interment, is the placement of cremated remains in a permanent resting place.

Ashes can be placed at either cemetery from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 2.30pm. Please contact us to arrange the placement and discuss available niches.

Ashes may also be placed in an existing grave with permission from the Grant of Right of Burial holder. Family members must arrange this through the Shire and cannot place ashes in a grave themselves.

Finding a grave or requesting cemetery records

For help locating a grave or enquiring about cemetery records, call (08) 9526 1111 or submit a cemetery enquiry.

All burials and ashes placements must be reported to us so we can record their location and keep our cemetery registers up to date.

Fees and charges

View our cemetery fees for burials, ashes placement and related services. Payment is required at the time specified in the schedule.

View cemetery fees and charges

Caring for our cemeteries

We maintain both cemeteries to preserve their rural character and provide safe, welcoming grounds for visitors.

Regular maintenance includes:

• Removing hazards and leaf litter from key pedestrian areas.
• Tree care, including pruning.
• Emptying bins.

Volunteering

Local volunteers help care for our cemetery grounds, including the Serpentine Environmental Group at Serpentine Cemetery. If you would like to get involved, please call (08) 9526 1111.

Local law and policy

For more information about how our cemeteries are managed, read:

• Serpentine and Jarrahdale Cemeteries Local Law 2005 (PDF)
• Serpentine Jarrahdale Cemeteries – Council Policy (PDF)