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Made possible through the MITEZ Regional Economic Development Grant Program, Richmond Shire Council and Chronicle are bringing digital enhancements to the Richmond Cemetery. This collaboration focuses on introducing modern digital solutions to preserve the cemetery's rich history and make it more accessible and interactive for the community. Richmond boasts three cemeteries; however, this project focuses on the Old Monument Cemetery and the Lawn Cemetery. The first recorded burial in the Old Monument cemetery was in 1921. This project facilitates a profound emotional and educational bond between the community and their heritage, whilst actively working to create a space where the public can engage with and appreciate their local heritage. This digitisation project between Richmond Shire and Chronicle shows the Shire’s dedication to preserving Richmond’s history while embracing the future, ensuring that the town's stories and memories endure for generations to come. Director of Community Services and Development, Angela Henry credits the success of this project to the hard work over many years of former Senior Administration Officer Judy Norton for her meticulous record keeping and passion for local history. “Without the hard work of Mrs Norton capturing anecdotes and newspaper articles of many of the local pioneering families, the project would not be at such an advanced stage” Angela said.
COMING SOON : Pioneer Cemetery and Bush Graves Online Register |
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BURIALS ‐ Standard Funeral |
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| Adults ‐ includes cemetery fees, undertaker fee and hearse, lawn cemetery plaque, coffin,Adults ‐ includes cemetery fees, undertaker fee and hearse, lawn cemetery plaque, coffin,installation of plaque, funeral notice, flowers, preparation fees, chair hire, memorial bookand order of service.A microphone and amplifier is also available if needed.(Plus overtime at cost if applicable) | $7,000.00 | |
| Children (under 16 years) ‐ as above. (Plus overtime at cost, if applicable) |
$3,415.00 |
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| Ashes internment including plaque ‐ must notify Council when placing at cemetery. | $370.00 | |
| Ashes internment | $240.00 | |
| Lawn cemetery plaque (supply only) ‐ standard plaque up to 5 lines |
$300.00 |
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| Lawn cemetery plaque (supply only) ‐ non standard | BY QUOTATION | |
| Installation of plaque | $140.00 | |
| Funeral Notices ‐ includes 1 radio and 1 newspaper advertisement. Minimum size unlessFuneral Notices ‐ includes 1 radio and 1 newspaper advertisement. Minimum size unlessotherwise requested. Additional notices at cost. | AT COST | |
| Transport of body ‐ from place of death to Richmond | AT COST | |
| Flowers ‐ full sheath | AT COST | |
| Cemetery fees ‐ required where own Funeral Director engaged. | $1,800.00 | |
| Burial fee ‐ from outside town area | BY QUOTATION | |
| Exhumation fee | $3,200.00 | |
| NOTE: Where the family elect to engage a Funeral Director other than Richmond Shire, the Council will charge for the cemetery fees and any other services undertaken by Council. The family or the Funeral Director should indicate where the account is to be forwarded in these circumstances. | ||