Cemeteries
Wentworth Shire Council maintains a number of cemeteries. The main ones being at Wentworth, Coomealla, Gol Gol and Pooncarie.
Charges
Cemeteries fees and charges (FY2023-2024)
| Fee (Including GST) | GST | |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth, Gol Gol & Coomealla - Lawn Section | ||
| Purchase of burial plot | $1,222.00 | 10% |
| 1st interment | $1,693.00 | 10% |
| 2nd interment | $1,693.00 | 10% |
| Placement of infant in existing grave site (shelved grave) | $1,052.00 | 10% |
| Removal or exhumation of body (Court consent if necessary) | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Removal of ashes - Consent required | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Placement of ashes in a burial plot | $469.00 | 10% |
| Affixing a plaque | $295.00 | 10% |
| Monumental (Denominational) Wentworth, Gol Gol, Pooncarie and Cal La | ||
| Purchase of plot | $1,222.00 | 0% |
| 1st interment | $1,882.00 | 10% |
| 2nd interment | $2,062.00 | 10% |
| Placement of infant in existing grave site (shelved grave) | $1,052.00 | 10% |
| Removal or exhumation of body (Court consent if necessary) | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Removal/replacement of monument for excavation (works to be undertaken by a Monumental Mason | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Removal of ashes - Consent required | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Placement of ashes in plot | $469.00 | 10% |
| Affixing a plaque | $295.00 | 10% |
| Cal Lal Cemetery – all purchases and interments quoted on a case by case basis | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Niche Wall - Coomealla Memorial Gardens | ||
| Purchase Plot in Niche Wall - includes purchase of standard size black stone tile (maximum of 2 sets of ashes per plot) | $763.00 | 10% |
| Placement of ashes in Niche Wall & fixing of stone tile (per set of ashes). NB Engraving of stone tile is not included. Must be a black tile – Halls Memorial to engrave. | $510.00 | 10% |
| Re-open of existing Niche | $469.00 | 10% |
| Location and consent to place Monument or Headstone | $180.00 | 10% |
| Amendment to Headstone | $47.00 | 10% |
| Removal of ashes - Consent required | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Ground Plots (placement of plaques or memorial items) | ||
| Coomealla, Wentworth and Gol Gol | $564.00 | 10% |
| Placement of ashes in ground plots | $469.00 | 10% |
| Re-open of existing Ground Plot | $469.00 | 10% |
| Removal of ashes - Consent required | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Ashes Columbarium | ||
| Gol Gol and Wentworth (maximum of 2 sets of ashes per columbarium) | $763.00 | 10% |
| Placement of ashes in Columbarium (per set of ashes) NB: engraving of stone tile is not included – contact Davis Monumental | $510.00 | 10% |
| Re-open of existing ashes columbarium compartment | $469.00 | 10% |
| Plot Selection | ||
| On-site attendance by WSC Officer to assist in plot selection | $92.00 | 10% |
| Cemetery Administration Fee | $92.00 | 10% |
| Memorial seating – purchase & installation of approved memorial seat | Actual Cost | 10% |
| Additional Notes (all cemeteries and memorials) | ||
| Memorial seating – purchase & installation of approved memorial seat and supply of plaque for engraving by purchaser. NB There is the option to halve the cost by installing two memorial plaques on one seat. | ||
| Additional fee – internments conducted on weekends and public holidays (only available between 9.00am and 1.00pm) | $463.00 | 10% |
| Placement of black granite remembrance plaque – (150 x 150mm) – Sextons Hut Wentworth Cemetery (includes inscription & installation) | $555.00 | 10% |
| As from 01 July 2019 internments are charged at the applicable rate at the time of internment and are not able to be pre-paid. All pre-paid internments prior to this date will be honored. | ||
For the full list of Fees & Charges, please refer to the Operational Plan 2023-2024 – Annual Fees & Charges
Weekend and Public Holiday Interment Fee
Wentworth Shire Council offers weekend and public holiday interments between the hours of 9.00am – 1.00pm at our Coomealla, Gol Gol, Pooncarie and Wentworth Cemeteries, however these incur an additional charge of $380.00 which is over and above the standard plot and internment fees. The additional charge shown is for the 2019/2020 financial year and is subject to annual increases.
Please contact the Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027 with any enquiries regarding our Cemetery Records.
