How do I find where someone is buried in NSW?
Current cemeteries and crematoria The ‘Cemeteries’ page lists seven cemeteries, current and historic. Alternatively you can locate an up-to-date list and links to NSW Council websites via the Local Government NSW website.
How do I find the history of a cemetery?
Locating a grave
- Locate the cemetery using a county map with cemetery locations.
- Uncover oral history through relatives or friends.
- Use death certificates and obituaries.
- Check for funeral Home records.
- Visit a local or state historical society.
- Check with local genealogical organizations.
- Visit a local public library.
Where can I find New South Wales Cemetery and burial records?
How to access New South Wales cemetery and burial records online and in the Library. Details of current cemeteries, crematoria and memorial gardens in New South Wales can be located in several ways. These include: eg: A search for ‘shire’ and ‘parkes’ in Google reveals the entry for Parkes Shire Council.
Where are the oldest cemeteries in Australia?
The first registered burial took place at the Rookwood Necropolis in 1867 [2]. We hold records of burials at the following cemeteries: Devonshire Street (re-interments); Camperdown; Mudgee; and Wollongong (Old Roman Catholic Cemetery).
Where can I find information about a grave in Australia?
Search over 1,100 Australian cemeteries and over 1.7M inscriptions. Find date of death, age, date of birth, the name of the cemetery and location of the grave. Most entries include a photograph of the headstone and details from the inscription such as the spouse’s name. We especially recommend this resource for searching regional NSW cemeteries.
Where can I find an inventory of Sydney’s burials?
The Council of the City of Sydney holds a downloadable inventory of burials at the Old Sydney Burial Ground, which was compiled using the St Phillip’s Parish Registers and other primary and secondary sources, such as diaries, newspaper reports and government records.