Rules of entry for Canberra Memorial Parks

Rules of entry for Gungahlin and Woden

Canberra Memorial Parks seeks your cooperation to maintain a safe and peaceful environment for all. We also seek your cooperation in maintaining Canberra Memorial Parks in a neat and tidy manner by abiding by the following rules when visiting Gungahlin and Woden cemeteries.

• Plants may not be planted without prior approval from Cemetery Management.
• If authorised, only one small pot plant – pot maximum 15cm in diameter with a total plant height of 50 cm, may be placed on an allotment.
• Nothing may be attached to a monument, lawn block, beam or plaque unless approved by Cemetery Management.
• Additional objects and containers, particularly those made of glass, metal or crockery are not allowed. Items that do not comply with the regulations, or which are considered hazardous may be removed without notice.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
• No fishing is permitted on Gungahlin Cemetery premises.
• The construction and maintenance of any monument must be carried out by an approved tradesperson and only after the issue of a permit from Cemetery Management.
• Prior to commencing work, tradespersons must register their presence and location of work with Cemetery Management.

Rules of entry for Hall

The Hall Cemetery is home to very rare and endangered plants including the Tarengo Leek Orchid. To allow for these precious plants to flower and seed we do not mow the grass in the spring and early summer. We also ask visitors to help us maintain a safe and protected environment for our community by abiding by the following rules.

• Plants are not be planted without prior approval from Canberra Memorial Parks (see Allowable Plants List).
• No items are to be attached to a monument without prior approval from Canberra Memorial Parks.
• Potted plants or additional objects/containers, particularly those made of glass, metal or crockery are not allowed.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
• Prior to commencing work, tradespersons must register their presence and location of work with Canberra Memorial Parks.
• Construction and maintenance of any monument must be carried out by an approved tradesperson and only after the issue of a permit from Canberra Memorial Parks.

Parking

Vehicles can access all three cemeteries from 8:00 am to dusk, seven days a week.

Free parking is available at each cemetery location and disabled parking is available for those with accessibility needs.