Council administers 4 cemeteries within its shire at the following locations:
- Bellingen - Lyon Street (from Hyde Street head north on Bridge Street across the Bellinger River into Hammond Street. At the roundabout take the second exit into Lyon Street from where it is approximately 750m to the cemetery at the top of Lyon Street.)
- Dorrigo - 3909 Waterfall Way (on the western side of Waterfall Way 2.1km south of Dorrigo)
- Fernmount - Hyde Street (turn from Waterfall Way into Hyde Street from where it is approximately 250m to the cemetery entrance)
- Urunga - 110 Hungry Head Road (from Giinagay Way Urunga, cross the railway to the eastern side of town and head south along Hungry Head Road. Turn right into Cemetery Road, from which intersection it is approximately 0.4km to the cemetery entrance).
Cemetery Procedures
Bellingen Shire Council Burial Procedures(PDF, 25KB)
Cemetery Burial Application Forms
Application for Cemetery Burial(PDF, 247KB)
Application for Columbarium Wall(PDF, 105KB)
Application for Cemetery Masonry(PDF, 79KB)
Private Burial
Application for Private Burial(PDF, 212KB)
Cemetery Fees
Our current fees and charges can be found under the Housing and Community Amenities section of our Schedule of Fees and Charges
Cemetery Register
Council's Cemetery Register is currently in the process of being updated, and will be available in the near future. Please contact council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au if you require information.
Family History
Bellinger Valley Historical Society Museum may be of assistance when researching local family history.
Scattering Ashes
When scattering ashes, it is important to obtain permission from the landowner on private property. Council does not consider it appropriate to scatter ashes on public land, including at parks, beaches and playing fields. Neither should ashes be spread at or around approved memorials plaques, street furniture or trees. Council cemeteries in the Shire can accommodate the placement or scattering of ashes
Scattering ashes may be subject to regulations under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, particularly concerning air or water pollution, and if entering private property without permission, you are committing an offence under the Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901.
For more information regarding Cremation Ashes, please refer to the factsheet from NSW Health - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/cremation-ashes.aspx
Enquiries
Customer & Business Services
Phone (02) 6655 7300
council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au