Cemeteries
Council proudly manages a number of cemeteries across the region, providing peaceful resting places for our community members and their loved ones. Each site has its own unique character, reflecting the diverse history and stories of our local area.
Our cemeteries include:
Howard Cemetery – Cemetery Road, Howard (Columbarium and Lawn sections). MAP
Maryborough Cemetery – Walker Street, Maryborough MAP (Columbarium, Garden of Rest MAP, and Children's Memorial Garden)
Polson Cemetery and Columbarium – Corser Street, Point Vernon (Includes the South Sea Islander Memorial and Cemetery) MAP and Garden of Serenity MAP
Tiaro Cemetery and Columbarium – Bruce Highway, Tiaro MAP
Munna Creek Cemetery – Bauple-Woolooga Road, Munna Creek
Deborah Cemetery – Deborah Road, Netherby (Special circumstances only)
Nikenbah Cemetery – Aalborg Road, Nikenbah (Special circumstances only)
Nikenbah Natural Cemetery – Chapel Road, Nikenbah MAP
Whether you're visiting to honour a loved one, planning ahead, or seeking a natural burial option, our cemeteries offer a place of reflection, remembrance, and care for future generations.
For further information see Fraser Coast Cemeteries brochure
All cemetery interments include a purchase or reservation cost, depending on the type of site:
Grave sites – Purchase or reserve a burial plot
Niches – Purchase or reserve a space in a garden or columbarium wall for ashes
There is also an application fee for the erection of a monument, structure, or the installation of a plaque.
Cemetery fees and charges 2024/2025
Cemeteries Online allows you to view cemetery information for the Fraser Coast.
The information provided covers a period of over 150 years.
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Council approval is required for the installation of new plaques or monuments.
For new plaques please submit an application form new plaque or monument along with the prescribed fee. Once you have received the approval a notice of intent form must be completed and sent to the Cemetery Office at least 48 hours prior to the proposed construction commencement date.
Council has developed a Cemeteries Council Policy to provide a framework for the operation of local government cemeteries operated by Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Funeral Directors are responsible for booking a funeral with Council.
For more information on booking a funeral please read the information for funeral directors provided.
An interment booking form is available only for Funeral directors.
Friends of the Cemetery volunteers work together to preserve our local cemeteries’ heritage values.
Participants are involved in monument cleaning, top dressing, weeding, plot numbering graves and assisting with garden maintenance. The Friends of the Cemetery group aim to meet once a month on a Wednesday and Saturday.
Volunteers are provided with tools and materials to undergo the work.
If you would like to become a volunteer please complete a volunteer registration form or for further information contact Margaret Wroe on 0429967078 or Cemeteries Coordinator on (07) 4190 5822.
Cemetery Administration - Maryborough Garden of Rest Cemetery, Walker Street, Maryborough
Phone - 1300 79 49 29
Email - cemeteries@frasercoast.qld.gov.au