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Cemeteries

There are many cemeteries located throughout the Lockyer Valley, established from 1867 onward. Among many of these cemeteries you can find heritage listed monuments and old tombstones from ages past. If you are tracing your family ancestry, have an interest in genealogy or just enjoy a quiet stroll soaking up the local history then these self-explore trails are for you.

Council maintained Cemeteries in the Lockyer Valley Region:

To make an enquiry or to find a grave, please contact Council's Customer Experience Team on 1300 005 872.

There are also many privately run cemeteries in the Lockyer Valley region.

Non Council Cemeteries

  • Helidon General Cemetery - John Thomas 0408 877 475
  • Helidon Catholic Cemetery - Maurice Harrington 0419 795 427
  • Lutheran Church Cemetery Archives - Bernie Muller 07 5465 1268
  • St Stephens Anglican Church - Glenyce Sippel 04 28 288 700

The Lockyer Valley Cemetery Trails can provide more information regarding the cemeteries in the region

Friends of the Cemeteries Group

This Group represents stakeholders, such as family members and the local community, in ongoing discussions regarding Council-controlled cemeteries in the Lockyer Valley.

The Group is an advisory group whose main functions include:

  • Raising ideas, concerns and potential solutions relating to local cemeteries
  • Considering and providing feedback on cemetery maintenance works and future projects

To be eligible for membership on the Group, nominees from the community will:

  • Reside or work within, or be closely affiliated with, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council local government area.
  • Have strong community links and knowledge.
  • Be committed to working positively in partnership with Lockyer Valley Regional Council to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Represent broad community interests rather than personal interests.

For more information on the Friends of the Cemeteries Group, please contact Council by calling 1300 005 872 or emailing engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au.

Frequently asked questions and current fees are available in the below Fact Sheets.

Forms and Fact Sheets

For any further information or to make an enquiry or to find a grave, please contact Council's Customer Experience Team member on 1300 005 872.

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