Ballarat Cemeteries
Open daily, 8.15 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
1250 Doveton St Nth. Ballarat 3350
Ballarat Cemeteries has long supported the inclusion of animals in cemeteries and welcomes the forthcoming legislative change.
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.
Once enacted, the change removes the legal barrier but does not create an obligation for any cemetery to offer the service.
Each Cemetery Trust will retain autonomy to determine whether, when, and how to implement arrangements for accepting animal remains. We expect that Cemetery Trusts will have the option not to include animal remains in their cemeteries.
The Ballarat Cemetery Trust will work closely with its community to make the right decision, ensuring that any future direction reflects local expectations, respects cultural and spiritual considerations, and aligns with the Trust’s broader purpose and long-term planning. If you wish to register interest in future consultation, please email enquiries@ballaratcemeteries.com.au
We do not expect any further progress or updates until mid 2026
Tenures for the memorials listed in the Tenure List link below have now expired. If you have information that could help families arrange a lasting site for their loved one, please contact our office by phone at 5332 1469 or email at enquiries@ballaratcemeteries.com.au
To view the list please click on Tenure List
Honouring the life of a family member and establishing a lasting legacy is a significant decision.
We provide professional and sensitive guidance to you when choosing the appropriate setting for your loved one. Available are a variety of beautiful peaceful settings where their memory will be sustained for generations to come. All burials are in perpetuity.
Ballarat Cemetery is a not-for-profit Memorial Park with a long and proud history of meeting the diverse and growing needs of the community.
If you are considering your own wishes, choosing your resting place ahead of time provides comfort in knowing the location will uniquely reflect your life, and provide a focal point for family and friends to gather and share precious memories in the future.