Arranging a Burial or Niche Wall Interment

Burials

Burial times for the Winchester Public Cemetery are Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 2:30pm. Burials are normally carried out by a Funeral Director. The Funeral Director will arrange every aspect of the burial service. This includes liaising with the Shire regarding burial location, date and time. Applications must be submitted to the Shire at least three working days prior to the date and time of the burial.

Forms

Form 1 – Application for Burial Interment (NEW) fillable

Funeral Director to complete:
Form 3 – Application for Single Funeral Permit (NEW)
Form 4 – Grave Digging Requisition (NEW)

Niche Wall Interments

A current Grant of Right of Burial must be provided prior to the interment of ashes. The Grantee must also be current.

All niche walls offer the option of single and double niche wall compartments. To find out about compartments available, please contact the Shire.

Plaque sizes are as follows:

Wall 1 Wall 2 Wall 3 Wall 4
Single: 150mm x 120mm Single: 150mm x 120mm Single: Row I – Row J – Row K 180mm x 140mm Double: 425mm x 170mm
Double: 280mm x 120mm Double: 280mm x 120mm Single and Double: Row L
150mm x 120mm

Applications must be submitted to the Shire at least three working days prior to the date and time of the burial.

Form

Form 1 – Application for Burial Interment (NEW) fillable