Murphys Creek Cemetery

Murphys Creek Cemetery is location at Cemetery Road, Murphys Creek Qld 4352.

Local History

This small local cemetery established around 1867 is possibly the oldest cemetery in the Lockyer Valley. English and Scottish settlers and families are buried here. This cemetery has approximately 90 graves.

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

• Reservation - Fact Sheet
• Application for Reservation of Interment Site
• Arranging and Interment - Fact Sheet
• Application for Interment
• Application for Relinquishment of Reservation
• Application to Transfer Reservation
• Form E6503 - Public Submission Form
• E7201-502 - Interment Consent Declaration

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.