A memorial plays an important role in the grieving process. It forms a link between the past, present and future.
Memorials have evolved to provide a range of beautiful choices for families of those left behind and for future generations to come and visit. It is a place to reflect, and provides a tangible link to a life lived.
Bunbury Cemetery provides options for family members who wish to be buried in close proximity. Families are abilty to reserve or pre-purchase a preferred burial site.
The Bunbury Cemetery Board has established a Natural burial area. With a natural burial, the body is returned to nature in a biodegradable coffin and materials made from natural fibres.
The Bunbury Cemetery was established on this current site in 1914, with the first burial taking place in the middle of that year. As was common early that century, the cemetery was laid out in a “Union Jack” pattern.
The Board is responsible for an area of just over 25 hectares and has provided the community with a variety of burial options to suit the needs of different community groups. Options include designated burial areas for particular religions, and non-denominational areas. Burial Lawns which are characterized by low monuments, community mausoleum, burial vaults and memorial gardens for cremated remains.
The Bunbury Cemetery Board is directed by a set of clear objectives and guided by the values of Compassion, integrity, Tranquility, Growth & Innovation and Teamwork.
Visitors to the Bunbury Cemetery must adhere to our policies in the name of public safety and care for the cemetery grounds.
The Cemetery Board must also adhere to government policy as set out in two primary legislative acts.
The news broadcast depicted by Seven Media on the 16/9/2026 is not factual and mispresents the Bunbury Cemetery Boards Code of Conduct and standard practises as it relates to the removal of tributes and memorials on site.
It is not consistent with the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice, and the Bunbury Cemetery Board is making an official complaint to Seven News Media.
It has been documented in 2 other news articles that the family removed the mementos and broke the limestone blocks to be cleared, not Bunbury Cemetery Board staff.
The Bunbury Cemetery Board is committed to providing safe and neat memorial gardens and cemetery grounds. They are a safe place of peaceful reflection and give all who visit the ability to grieve in their own personal way.
To keep the memorial gardens and cemetery safe, tidy and fair for everyone, an audit is being conducted on all memorial and grave sites throughout the cemetery and memorial gardens over the coming months. Clients will be notified, with current contact information, of non-compliant items.
Please contact us to update your contact details to ensure we have the correct contact information, and if there are any queries.
View our full Flowers & Ornaments Policy.
