News

6/03/2026 | Our Lawn F location, we will be undertaking a lawn renovation project to replace existing cool season grasses with warm season varieties. This will be completed for Rows 19 to 34. Not only will this improve the look of the lawns in this area and reduce water and chemical usage, it will also give us the chance to level out sunken graves and uneven ground, improving safety for everyone visiting or working at this location.

6/03/2026 | Ballarat Cemeteries is proud to once again support the Share the Dignity campaign

2/03/2026 | We are recognising International Women's Day 2026 - Do you have a story about a mother, grandmother, ancestor, or community member whose life helped shape Ballarat? Every story matters — whether she was a pioneer, worker, migrant, leader, creative, or carer. Your contribution will help keep women’s voices visible in Ballarat’s history. Submit a story today and be part of keeping her story alive. Contact our Client Services Team via Ph: (03) 53321469 or Email: enquiries@ballaratcemeteries.com.au for more details. For inspiration, please see our 150 Women's Stories on our website https://www.ballaratcemeteries.com.au - Events and History - Women Who Shaped and Built Ballarat

31/12/2025 | Thank you to everyone who completed our recent survey. The survey has now closed - your feedback is appreciated.

29/12/2025 | Ballarat's Blue Tree sculpture was formally launched on Thursday 27th February, 2025 by Des Hudson, Chairperson of Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network Inc. (BDSAN), and Annie De Jong, CEO of Ballarat Cemeteries.

29/12/2025 | As of October 2025, Parliament has passed an amendment to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act to permit the placement of animal remains in Victorian cemeteries. Although the amendment has not yet received royal assent, assent is expected and would enable the new provisions to come into effect.

24/12/2025 | What is the Biodiversity Project taking place at Church of England F - The project began in December 2024. Its goal is to allow selected areas to better support local native plants and animals, while improving environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change. The Church of England F (COE F) section was chosen because it already contains a high number of native Kangaroo Grass.

17/10/2017 | The battle of Beersheba took place on 31 October 1917 as part of the wider British offensive collectively known as the third Battle of Gaza.

9/06/2017 | This year, Ballarat’s New Cemetery celebrates its 150th anniversary when it was formally declared open on 10th June 1867.