Cemeteries

There are 2 operational Cemeteries in the Shire, one being located in Bridgetown (Eastcott Avenue) and the other in Greenbushes 5.5km south of Greenbushes on Stinton Avenue - off SW Hway).  In addition to the current Cemeteries there are 2 Pioneer Cemeteries, again one is located in Bridgetown whilst the other is located in North Greenbushes.

Please note vehicle access is PROHIBITED within both cemeteries, other than authorised Shire vehicles - there is ample parking available in the designated car parks. Unauthorised vehicle access may result in a fine.

To help protect the cemetery for current and future generations, the Shire has closed the main vehicle gates.  A pedestrian access gate will remain open at all times for those visiting on foot.

We understand this change may affect some elderly or mobility-impaired members of our community. If you need vehicle access, we are more than happy to help. Simply contact the Shire office the day before your visit (Monday to Friday) on 08 9761 0800, and we will arrange for the gates to be opened for you.

We will continue to support occasional weekend access where needed, especially for families attending to a gravesite. Please call us on 08 9761 0800 to discuss these arrangements if required.

Council's Cemetery Local Law (in conjunction with State legislation) governs how Shire cemeteries are operated. 

Cemetery Local Law

The two active Cemeteries managed by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes have various Gravesite burial areas and for the Placement of Ashes there are Niche Walls, Rose gardens, Memorial gardens, Memorial walls and Memorial trees.

You can search the following databases for names and locations in each of the Cemeteries:

Bridgetown Cemetery

Greenbushes Cemetery

Pioneer Cemeteries - Bridgetown & Greenbushes

The maps below can be downloaded to assist family who wish to visit loved ones that are located at the Cemetery.  You can find names and locations in the databases for each Cemetery above. Maps are updated periodically.

If you require assistance obtaining the exact location, please contact the Shire.  It is preferred that you email BTNShire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au or telephone (08)9761 0800 at least a day prior to your visit.

 For details concerning reservations and other general enquires please contact us.

The Shire no longer processes plaques for memorials and niche walls, however we have an information sheet available which provides plaque sizes for various memorial locations and the process required for plaque ordering. Please contact us on 9761 0800 if you would like a copy.

Coming Soon - Online Cemetery Mapping Database

The Chronicle Online Cemetery Mapping platform provides an evolution into the digital realm for the Bridgetown and Greenbushes Open cemeteries. It provides a digital mirror of our cemeteries that are shared and accessible from any mobile device for the community. It includes Aerial Drone survey images, plot mapping and interment information.

This system is due to go LIVE for the worldwide community on the 1st of April 2026 and will allow the community to search for loved ones that are interred in these two cemeteries. Updated photos of headstones and plaques have been included with each listing so that these can also be searched and viewed by the community.

As new interments occur the system will be updated with all the appropriate information to enhance the database.

Development of signage with QR codes for each cemetery has also occurred for quick access for the community to the specific cemetery. 

Bridgetown Cemetery Service Personnel Stone

November 2025 the Shire received a $10,000 Community Grant through the Department of Veterans Affairs for the development and installation of a beautiful Memorial stone at the Bridgetown Cemetery, that lists all Service Personnel interred at the cemetery.The Memorial stone holds all the names and service numbers of all service personnel that are buried at the Bridgetown Cemetery, etched onto both sides of the feature stone.

This memorial provides a location for the local community to gather, identify and visit the graves of all who have served, sacrificed and honoured our community through their service. Shire officers completed an audit of Cemetery database listings and physical verification of headstones during 2024 – 2025 and identified many service people are buried at the Cemetery.  Many of which have not been eligible for official war graves through the Australian War Graves Office, so the Shire saw this as an opportunity to commemorate their service in a different way.

You can find a PDF of the full list of service personnel listed on the stone here.

The Service Personnel Memorial Stone is also listed on the Virtual War Memorial site at the Memorial Page with a full list of the service personnel listed on the stone and their war service.

Procedures

Burial bookings

The Funeral Home Director will make the burial booking on your behalf. We require a minimum of 5 working days to arrange for a grave to be prepared.

Cemetery records

The Shire must be advised of any burial or interment within our Cemeteries, so that we can map the location and record this important information for future generations. This includes the interment of ashes. If you wish to access the cemetery records, the links above provide name listings in alphabetical order and locational maps.

Fees

Please note that fees are payable for works within our Cemeteries. These fees assist in maintaining our Cemeteries. For any queries or quotes please contact the Shire so that we can ascertain your needs.

Memorial works

If you are thinking of placing a memorial, renovating a memorial or adding to a memorial, please contact the Shire. Plans detailing the proposed memorial will need to be submitted and approval obtained prior to the works commencing.

Plants and trees

Planting or placement of pots, trees, shrubs or plants in Shire Cemeteries is not permitted.

Planting of Memorial trees is coordinated annually by the Shire and placement plots for ashes or plaques will be made available when established.

Tributes

The Shire requests that flowers and ornaments be located atop of graves. Items that are outside of gravesite boundaries, become unsightly, or pose a risk to others will be removed by authorised officers.

Respect

Cemeteries should be a place of serenity and reflection and the Shire asks that visitors respect this.

Please remain on pathways and walkways wherever possible, and please remember that although there may not be a headstone to mark a grave, there may be someone at rest in an unmarked grave.  Please be mindful of where you stand and walk.

Vandalism will not be tolerated. If you see vandalism within our Cemeteries, please report to the Shire.