Schedule of Fees - Effective 1 July 2011
 
Fee Description

Fee (Excludes GST)

Fee (Includes GST)

LAWN SECTION

    
Single grave 1330
Double grave
 1330
Sinking a grave
800
Sinking oversize grave (coffin or casket)
120
Triple depth (where accessible to machine)
110
Re open grave
825
Still born and infants to 1 year digging only in existing plot
390
Standard Plaque 229mm x 184mm up to 8 lines (supplied and fitted) if required - only used where Cremated Human Remains are interred in existing grave
275
Standard Single Plaque 381mm x 279mm up to 8 lines (supplied and fitted) if required
540
Standard Dual Plaque 381mm x 279mm up to 3 lines with 4,5,6 line D/P (supplied and fitted) if  required
790
Detachable Plate 4,5,6 line (2nd interment) for Dual Plaque (supplied and fitted) if required
160
Friends and relations may purchase plaques from any foundry - BUT the plaque must measure 381mm x 279mm and have a textured brown background. Plaques may be fitted by a monumental mason or the Berwick Cemetery Trust
80

MONUMENTAL SECTION

    
Single grave
 920
Double grave
 920
Own Selection of land
 210
Sinking a grave
800
Sinking oversize grave (coffin or casket)
120
Triple depth (where accessible to machine)
110
Re open grave
825
Remove & replace ledger slab - (subject to Trust direction the family may be requested to engage a monumental mason to remove and replace.)
165

RESERVATIONS

    
Lawn Section grave
 1330
Monumental Section grave 920

Memorial Rock Sites

    
Small Rock 390
Medium Rock 740
Large Rock 1005

Memorial Garden Sites

    
Rose or Shrub site 370

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

    
Weekend or Public Holidays
250
Premium Position Fee 315
Exhumation Charge (when authorized) 2260
Memorial Permit Fee - New monument without existing foundation - single grave 485
Memorial Permit Fee - New monument without existing foundation - additional grave forming the same monument 65
Memorial Permit Fee - New headstone & base without existing foundation single grave 245
Memorial Permit Fee - New headstone & base - additional grave forming the same mon.
 41  
Memorial Permit Fee - Additional inscription 70
Memorial Permit Fee - Minor renovation - single grave 105
Memorial Permit Fee - Major renovation - single grave 155
Memorial Permit Fee - Major renovation - additional grave forming the same mon. 41
Memorial Permit Fee - other fee for weekend or public holiday access (for memorial installation with prior approval 90
Memorial Permit Fee - other fee for additional inspection for Monument Completion Certificate 65
Search of Records 35
Certificate of right of interment 50
Surrender of unexercised right of interment DHS Weighted Scale
(copy available on request)		  
Lift & reposition (when authorized) 2260
Administration fee per interment 180

INTER CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS

    
Inter cremated remains in existing grave 330
Inter cremated remains in Memorial Garden - 25 year tenure 225
Inter cremated remains in Memorial Garden - Perpetual tenure 330
Inter cremated human remains at Memorial Rock - 25 year tenure 225
Inter cremated human remains at Memorial Rock - Perpetual tenure 330
Right of Interment for cremated remains 25 year tenure 225
Conversion from 25 year tenure to perpetual tenure 2.5 x value of 25 year fee
Right of Interment for cremated remains  perpetual tenure 330
Conversion from perpetual tenure to 25 year tenure 70% of perpetual tenure
Polished Grey Granite Single Rest
265
Polished Grey Granite Double Rest
305
Standard Plaque 229mm x 184mm up to 8 lines (supplied and fitted)
275
Standard Single Plaque 381mm x 279mm up to 8 lines (supplied and fitted)
540
Standard Dual Plaque 381mm x 279mm up to 3 lines (supplied and fitted)
790
Detachable Plate 4&5 line (2nd interment) for Dual Plaque (supplied and fitted)
160
Friends and relations may purchase plaques from any foundry - BUT the plaque must meet Trust specifications. Plaques may be fitted by a monumental mason or the Berwick Cemetery Trust
80

CONTACT DETAILS
  • The Cemetery is on the Corner of Inglis and Buchanan Roads in Berwick (main entrance is via Inglis Road)
    Melway Reference - 111 F6. There is no office or permanent staff on site and
    appointments need to be made by contacting as detailed below.

  • Manager - Trevor Thompson
    Contact Numbers - Phone/Fax - 9769 5975 - Mobile 0407 071 577 (Mobile is best for quick and same day contact)
    Email address - enquiries@berwickcemetery.com.au but please note emails will only be checked
    in the late afternoon or evening.

  • Business Hours are Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

    Funeral Bookings may be made during business hours and we require a minimum of 3 working days notice.

    NOTE: More urgent needs may be considered, however will depend on availability of grave digging contractor/s and staff)
EQUIPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF GRAVE SITE
  • Funeral Directors will need to bring bearers and tapes.
  • We do not have a lowering device or sand box.
  • We will usually remove all soil from Lawn Section burials, may depend on weather and vehicle access.
  • We will always place synthetic grass matting as appropriate over timbers and surrounding areas
    to present the grave and/or green shade cloth over stacked soil.
  • Soil will usually be stacked and covered for Monumental Section burials.