Cemetery Information

Cemetery Information & Church Ground Procedures

These procedures outline the terms of management regarding facilities within the grounds of Christ Church Bong Bong and ensure those entering the church or grounds is in accordance with reasonable and practical standards according to the legislation enacted by NSW Cemeteries and Columbaria Act of 2013. Christ Church Bong Bong, Churchyard and Cemetery is listed on the National Trust, and both State and Local Heritage Registers.

Site Access, Safety and liability

Public foot traffic and vehicular access is permitted during daylight hours. As private property, Management is not liable for personal injury, property damage, or theft due to negligence. Visitors are responsible for their own safety and should report any incidents or concerns. Please inform the Church of visits relating to required maintenance, work on monuments and related trade issues.

Reservations

Plot Reservation: New reservations are closed to non-Parish members, with the exception of those with family already interred there who may be buried above an existing relative as some plots are double depth. Purchase of a perpetual interment right, does not transfer any equity or ownership of cemetery land to the holder of the right. All burial and reservation fees are reviewed by the Parish and an Administration fee of $200 applies. The price for a second interment will be calculated at the time of need. The cemetery does not organise funerals, which must be arranged by an external Funeral Director.

Any transfer of burial plot or niches to another person may only be done by contacting Cemetery Management to complete the required application. It must be sold back to the cemetery at purchase price plus an administration fee.

Headstones must comply with the requirements of a Heritage Listed Cemetery, in terms of size, appearance, and type of materials used deemed appropriate. An application must be submitted to acquire and place a headstone. Repairs to and upkeep of headstones rests with the next of kin of the holder of the right. Cemetery management must be informed of any work to be taken on existing graves or niches.

Columbarium Walls/Ash Placements

Cemetery Management will also organise the purchase of a niche, a plaque and it’s placement by their nominated installer. All plaques must be cast bronze and payment for the plaque and installation of the ashes is paid directly to the installer. Any removal of ashes and/or plaque to another location must also be organised by management.

Ashes may be placed in an existing grave plot, the price and placement of ashes organised as above.

General

Floral arrangement/wreaths may be removed by maintenance staff if deteriorated, and glass containers disallowed. Plaques may not be attached to trees or other items in the cemetery. The administration reserves the right to remove unapproved, unsafe or poorly maintained items or fixtures.