rematoriums and Scattering Ashes in New South Wales
Many customers often ask where the crematoriums are in New South Wales. Unlike Victoria, there are both public and privately operated crematoriums in NSW. Below are the main crematorium locations across the state.
- Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe Catholic Cemeteries
- Trust Pinegrove Memorial Park
- Minchinbury Invo Care Rookwood Memorial Gardens & Crematorium
- Villawood Invo Care Northern Suburbs Crematorium
- North Ryde Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
- Lakeside Memorial Park
- Kanahooka Stockl and Funerals
- Chapel Hill Cemetery West Gosford AV Jennings
- Chapel Hill Crematorium West Gosford AV
- Jennings Rookwood Catholic Crematorium Lidcombe Catholic Cemeteries
- Trust Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium North Ryde
- Northern Cemeteries Woronora Memorial Park
- Sutherland Sutherland Shire Council
Memorial parks offer various options for cremated remains, including:
- Permanent cremation memorials like a niche in a wall or garden bed. Contact the cemetery for options.
- Scattering of ashes in cemetery gardens. Check with the cemetery for requirements.
- Ashes can be interred in a grave with the permission of the owner.
There is no requirement to dispose of cremated remains at a NSW cemetery. Other options include:
There is no general permit required for scattering ashes in NSW. However, some local councils may have policies requiring permission for scattering ashes on public land. Contact the specific council to check requirements.
You can scatter cremated remains on your own private property in NSW. For private land of others, you need the owner's permission. No permit required.
You do not need a permit to scatter ashes at sea or in rivers in NSW. Be mindful of others if scattering from a public beach.
No restrictions or permits required for aerial ash scattering in NSW. The team at Funera Sydney can provide guidance on eco-friendly memorial ideas and planning services to honour your loved one. Contact us to discuss the options.