Rules of Entry
The Authority seeks your cooperation to maintain a safe and peaceful environment for all. We also seek your cooperation in maintaining Canberra’s cemeteries in a neat and tidy manner.
• Plants may not be planted at a lawn allotment without prior approval from Cemetery Management
• If authorised, only one small pot plant – pot maximum 15cm in diameter with a total plant height of 50 cm, may be placed on a lawn allotment
• Nothing may be attached to a monument, lawn block, beam or plaque unless approved by Cemetery Management
• Additional objects and containers, particularly those made of glass, metal or crockery are not allowed
• Items that do not comply with the regulations, or which are considered hazardous may be removed without notice
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
• The erection and maintenance of any monument must be carried out by an approved tradesperson and only after the issue of a permit from Cemetery Management
• Prior to commencing work, tradespersons must register their presence and location of work with Cemetery Management