Questions Commonly Asked about Cemeteries | |
| Is there a time limit on graves? | |
| No, All graves purchased for burials, and all Woden reservations and Gungahlin reservations purchased since 1 July 1996, are owned by the family in perpetuity. | |
| Can all cemetery services be purchased prior to need? | |
| Yes | |
| Can Ashes by placed in cemeteries? | |
| Yes, there are specific areas for Ashes only. | |
| Can Ashes be placed in graves? | |
| Yes there is a nominal charge and no limit on the number of lots of Ashes. | |
| Can a second burial occur in a grave | |
| Yes, all graves dug since 1994 are deep enough for two adult burials and it may be possible in older graves, families should enquire with Authority staff. Coffins are not disturbed during the reopening of a grave. | |
| Can burials take place at weekends? | |
| Yes, there is an extra charge. | |
| Can reservations be sold if no longer required? | |
| Yes. The Authority will buy them back for slightly less than the original purchase price or they can be sold to another person, with a transfer fee paid to the Authority. | |
| Can I choose the site I want? | |
| Yes. Authority staff will be happy to show you what is available. | |
| Can I place flowers on graves? | |
| Yes, flowers may be placed on grave sites. Glass jars are not permitted in the Cemetery. | |
| Is it possible to have a grave dug deep enough for three burials? | |
| Yes, with an extra charge. | |