Category: News

Bon Scott Memorial Gate removed

Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2024 in News

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board would like to dispel any rumour of the Bon Scott Memorial Gate being stolen. The Bon Scott gate located near the corner of Carrington St and Leach Hwy of Fremantle Cemetery has not been stolen. Community members and the legion of followers can rest easy. A vehicle has impacted the gate […]

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Freshwater Bay students honour fallen soldiers

Posted by on Thu, 31 Aug 2023 in Community, News

Freshwater Bay Primary School students commemorated fallen servicemen at Karrakatta Cemetery this week as part of the Karrakatta Cross Initiative, launched by Claremont RSL President David Thomas and Nedlands RSL President Gavin Wilkinson.  The alliance with Claremont and Nedlands RSL sub-branches has assisted the Year Six HASS students to learn more about those who have […]

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Midland Cemetery Rocks New Statement

Posted by on Thu, 08 Jun 2023 in Community, News

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is pleased to reveal the new entry statement at Midland Cemetery marking 120 years of service to the Perth community with burial, cremation and entombment services.  The new entrance is designed to reflect the natural bushland environment, showcasing the retained jarrah and paperbark trees. Award winning Ecoscape Environmental Consultants and Landscape […]

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Digital Information Boards at Karrakatta Cemetery

Posted by on Wed, 08 Feb 2023 in News

Did you know?… Karrakatta Cemetery has Digital Information Boards available in three locations within the cortege area of the main driveway that provide useful information such as a listing of the day’s funerals, toilet and chapel locations, name search, parking information and more.  Save time waiting in reception when you can simply search for the […]

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