Historical Searches and Research

Discover Family History and Cemetery Records

Ballarat Cemeteries maintains records from 1856 to the present day, including burial and cremation records, and the location of gravesites and memorials spanning multiple generations of families.

Please note that fees apply to archival searches that do not relate to additional burials or memorial placements.

Touchscreen Location Search

Touchscreen computers are available at both the Old and New Cemeteries, allowing visitors to search cemetery records and locate gravesites and memorials.

There is no charge for onsite touchscreen searches.

Archival Search Service

Our trained staff can undertake detailed archival searches and provide copies of relevant original records via email or printed copies where available.

Fee: $120.00 per request

Includes: Up to 3 locations and/or persons per request

This service is ideal for:

  • Family history and genealogy research
  • Locating historic burial records
  • Confirming gravesite and memorial locations
  • Researching family connections across generations

Need Assistance?

Our Client Services Team is available to help with record searches and historical enquiries.

Phone: (03) 5332 1469
Email: enquiries@ballaratcemeteries.com.au

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