Cemeteries Bylaw Review 2026

The current Cemeteries Bylaw was adopted in 2020 and only one change to the handbook (which sets out rules relating to activities and behaviour in cemeteries) is proposed under this review. The change allows specific burials, required for religious beliefs, to be held outside of the normal opening hours with prior arrangement with Council. See page 5 of the cemeteries handbook for more information about this proposed change.

Please note that Trust operated Cemeteries are not subject to this Bylaw.

To provide feedback on this proposed change, please click on the feedback form link below. This consultation will be open from Monday, 2 February to Friday, 6 March 2026. Hard copies of the bylaw and submission forms will be available at all Council Service Centres and libraries.

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