Temora Shire Cemeteries

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Temora Shire Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of five (5) operational cemeteries and two (2) closed cemeteries across the Shire.

Council administers all cemetery operations, including bookings for burials, placement of ashes, and reservations for graves or columbarium niches. All applications and enquiries must be made directly to Council. Council is also responsible for the approval, coordination and management of plaques, headstones and all monumental works within Council cemeteries.

The 5 operational cemeteries are:

  • Temora Lawn and Columbarium Cemetery - Thom Street, Temora 2666
  • Temora New Monumental Cemetery - Thom Street, Temora 2666
  • Ariah Park Lawn and Columbarium Cemetery - Cemetery Road, Ariah Park 2665
  • Ariah Park Old Monumental Cemetery - Cemetery Road, Ariah Park 2665
  • Trungley Hall Cemetery - Trungley Hall Road, Trungley Hall 2666

The 2 closed cemeteries are:

  • Springdale Cemetery - Springdale Wallundry Road, Springdale 2666
  • Temora Old Monumental Cemetery - Thom Street, Temora 2666

Interments:

To ensure the smooth coordination of interments, funeral directors are required to contact Council on (02) 6980 1101 before submitting an application. This preliminary contact allows Council to:

  • Confirm that the requested date and time for the interment are available;
  • Ensure the necessary Council staff are available to undertake the interment;
  • Confirm the allocation of the burial plot; and
  • Discuss any specific requirements or arrangements relating to the service.

Once these details have been confirmed, the completed Interment Application Form must be submitted to Council by email at secretary@temora.nsw.gov.au. Applications should be lodged as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing and preparation.

Funeral services and interments will not proceed until the applications, and supporting documentation have been lodged with and accepted by Council and an Order of Interment is supplied to the Funeral Director. It is the responsibility of the funeral director to ensure all required paperwork is submitted in full and within the required timeframes to avoid delays to the scheduled service.

Application forms:

 

Reservations:

Council offers the option to reserve burial plots within its cemeteries, subject to availability and the relevant cemetery policies.

To enquire about making a reservation, please contact Council by email at secretary@temora.nsw.gov.au. Council staff will provide further information regarding the reservation process and provide an Application for Reservation (pre-need) Form.

To secure a reservation, applicants must submit:

  • a completed Application for Reservation Form; and
  • payment of the applicable reservation fee.

Reservations will not be confirmed until Council has received the completed application and full payment. Applicants are encouraged to retain a copy of their confirmation for future reference.

Please refer to Council’s current fees and charges(PDF, 789KB) for the applicable reservation fees. If you require assistance or have any questions regarding reservations, Council staff are available to provide further information. General enquiries can be made by contacting 02 6980 1101 or by email secretary@temora.nsw.gov.au.

Cemetery Mapping/Record Search

The Cemetery Portal is currently unavailable until further notice.

For all cemetery mapping enquiries, please contact Council by email at temshire@temora.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6980 1100. Council staff will be happy to assist with locating graves, providing cemetery mapping information, and responding to general cemetery enquiries while the portal is unavailable.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience while the portal is unavailable.

Friends of the Temora Shire Cemeteries
The Friends of the Temora Shire Cemeteries is a dedicated volunteer group committed to preserving the history and heritage of the Temora Shire's cemetery. The group assists with cemetery maintenance, historical research, and the identification and marking of previously unmarked or unknown graves.

Their ongoing work plays an important role in maintaining the cemeteries as places of remembrance while helping families and researchers reconnect with the history of those buried within them. If you are able to offer them any assistance please click on the link for more information. Friends of the Temora Shire Cemeteries

Unknown Graves

It is estimated that approximately 2,000 graves within the Temora Old Monumental Cemetery remain unmarked, and the exact locations of many of these burials are unknown.

Where a cemetery search identifies the burial location as the Memorial Wall, it indicates that the burial is one of these unknown graves and that the precise grave location has not yet been confirmed.

If you have information that may assist in identifying the location of an unknown grave, the Friends of the Temora Shire Cemeteries would appreciate hearing from you. Historical records, family knowledge, photographs or other information may assist in accurately locating and recording these burial sites.

For enquiries or to provide information, please contact:

Merryl Graham
Phone: 0407 037 806
Email: grahamohs1@bigpond.com

Memorial Wall Plaques

Families wishing to commemorate an unknown grave may apply to have a plaque installed on the Memorial Wall.

Application forms for Memorial Wall plaques are available through the Friends of the Temora Shire Cemeteries. The group can also provide further information regarding the application process and plaque requirements.

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