Karrakatta has older style denominational areas representing 37 religious or ethnic groups, including Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Jewish and Muslim.

Newer burial areas are generally non-denominational although denominational groups still tend to congregate collectively.

Depending on the area, families can select from a range of options, including monuments, kerb borders, stone tablets, headstones and statues.

There are also a number of general non-denominational lawn areas. These are restricted to headstones only up to a height of 1.05 metres.

A special garden area is dedicated to the memory of children up to 13 years. This area accommodates headstones up to 900 mm in height. A children’s memorial garden is located adjacent to the burial area, enabling memorial plaques to be placed following cremation.

The ‘Keeping Place’ was the first of its kind in Australia – a holding place for the remains of indigenous people which have been previously stored in museums around the state and Australia.

A project of the Department of Indigenous Affairs, the Aboriginal Keeping Place is located in a shaded grove with natural landscaping and vegetation. The Board provided the land for the facility and was responsible for construction and landscaping.