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Gatton Cemetery

Gatton Cemetery is located at Corner of Lake Apex and Dennis Minson Drive Gatton Qld 4343

Local History

Gatton Cemetery's first burial was recorded on March 6, 1872. The graves of Michael, Norah and Ellen Murphy, victims of the unsolved Gatton murders in 1898, rest here.

There is a monument at the Gatton Cemetery in memory of unmarked graves from 1870-1888. This project was undertaken by the Gatton Shire Bicentennial Community Committee and is located at the front entrance off Lake Apex Drive.

Gatton Cemetery Chapel

The Gatton Cemetery offers a covered, outdoor chapel. This versatile and uniquely designed building provides a space for family and friends farewell loved ones together.

For more information, please refer to the Gatton Cemetery Chapel factsheet regarding hiring the facility.

Gatton Cemetery has four columbarium walls that offer either single, double or family niches. The Gatton Cemetery is the only cemetery in the Lockyer Valley that has its own ashes lawn section and children section.

Plaques and Headstones

Approval must be obtained by Council before any plaques or headstones are installed on your loved one's grave or niche that are maintained by Lockyer Valley Regional Council. This includes any new headstones or repairs conducted. Any works should be completed by a suitably qualified person or company. The person completing the works must also supply Public Liability Insurance in case of any damages that may occur.

For more information, please read over Council's Plaques and Headstone Factsheet followed by completing the Application to Perform Monumental Works.

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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