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28/05/2026

This morning, we were proud to launch the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2026-2027 (RAP) at the Aboriginal Keeping Place at Karrakatta Cemetery.

The Keeping Place is a nationally significant site, the first of its kind in Australia, providing a culturally appropriate resting place for ancestral remains awaiting repatriation to Country. It stands as a powerful symbol of dignity, respect, and cultural healing, making it a deeply fitting location to mark this important milestone.

We were honoured to begin the morning with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Noongar cultural practitioner Troy Collard, and to hear from Dianne Ryder, a decorated war veteran and proud Whadjuk Noongar woman. Their contributions grounded the event in culture, respect, and connection to Country.

Launching our second RAP during National Reconciliation Week is a significant step forward. It reinforces our commitment to strengthening relationships, deepening cultural understanding, and creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At MCB, we recognise that the land on which our cemeteries stand are First Nations lands. Our role as custodians of places of deep cultural, historical, and spiritual significance carries with it an important responsibility, to ensure these spaces are inclusive, respectful, and culturally safe for all communities.

This RAP is more than a document, it is a commitment to action, accountability, and genuine partnership. It will guide how we:

✔ Build stronger, respectful relationships

✔ Increase cultural awareness and understanding

✔ Create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Thank you to our distinguished guests, community members, MCB staff, and all those who contributed to bringing this launch together.

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey and one that requires listening, learning, and walking together with humility and respect. We are proud to continue this journey and the positive impact it will have across the communities we serve.

You can read more in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2026-2027 in the link below.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/reflect-reconciliation-action-plan-2026-2027-metropolitan-cemeteries-board

08/05/2026

🚧 Temporary Road & Gate Access Restrictions – Karrakatta Mausoleum (Stages 1–4)

From Monday 11 May, works will commence to replace the paving outside Stages 1–4 of the Karrakatta Mausoleum. These works are expected to last for two weeks.

During this period:
• The area will be closed to both pedestrians and vehicles
• Temporary fencing and roadblocks will be in place
• North-western Mausoleum gates will be temporarily closed

How to Access Mausoleum Stages 1–4
• Entry will be via John Curtin Avenue on the south-west side of the Mausoleum only

Access to Mausoleum Stages 5+ are not affected.

Children’s Butterfly Garden
The garden will remain accessible by:
• Walking through the Lance Howard Memorial Garden, or
• Via the Roman Catholic DA section

We appreciate your patience while these important works are completed.

07/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we warmly invite families and members of the community to visit our cemeteries as a place of reflection, remembrance and connection.

On Sunday 10 May, staff will be available at Karrakatta Cemetery from 9am to 1pm to offer assistance and information to visitors.

☕ Cafes open:
The Karrakatta and Pinnaroo Cafes will be open from 9am to 2pm, providing a quiet place to pause and reflect.

💐 Cemetery grounds:
The grounds of our other cemeteries will be open as usual.

Whether you are visiting to honour a loved one, place flowers, or spend a quiet moment, we invite you to spend a moment of remembrance with us.

26/03/2026

We warmly invite you to come together on Easter Sunday for Mass, reflecting in hope and loving remembrance.

Sunday 5 April 2026
Karrakatta Mausoleum, Karrakatta Cemetery
Service begins at 10.00am

Mass will be provided by Fr Oscar Aguilera OSM, conducted in English and Italian.

Gathering at the mausoleum on Easter Sunday offers a special opportunity to celebrate Christ’s resurrection while also remembering and praying for our loved ones who have passed. In this sacred space, we hold together hope, faith, and remembrance.

All are welcome to attend. We look forward to sharing this meaningful Easter celebration with you and your family.

16/03/2026

As part of the natural environment, snakes can be active in some of our cemeteries at certain times of the year. Recently, juvenile snakes have been spotted at Rockingham Regional Memorial Park, and visitors are asked to take care while moving through the grounds.

If you do happen to see a snake, there’s no need to be alarmed, but please do not approach it. Snakes will move on in their own time if left undisturbed.

We encourage everyone to stay aware of their surroundings, keep to pathways where possible, and enjoy their visit safely. If you have any concerns, please contact the administration office, who will be happy to assist.

Thank you for helping us look after both our community and local wildlife.

11/03/2026

We warmly invite you to our annual Feast of the Annunciation Rosary, which will be held at Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday, 25 March at 6:00pm.

This year, the service will take place in the West Chapel, as the Fremantle Mausoleum is currently undergoing maintenance.

The rosary will be led by Fr Eric Alleaume OMI from St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle, and will be offered in English, with some Italian included.

Although maintenance work is in progress, the Fremantle Mausoleum will be accessible to the public on the day.
It will also be open for public access across the Easter long weekend.

Parking is available on Sainsbury Road and Carrington Street.
For those with mobility needs, the Sainsbury Road car park is the closest option and provides a direct path to the chapel.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful time of prayer and reflection.

09/03/2026

Fremantle Cemetery is developing a new Historical Women’s Trail, and we’re calling on the community to help shape it.

This trail will honour women who made a meaningful impact on Western Australia, through leadership, creativity, advocacy, community service, or influence.

We are now seeking community nominations of women interred at Fremantle Cemetery whose stories deserve to be shared and celebrated. If you know of someone whose life left a lasting mark on Fremantle or the wider WA community, we’d love to hear her story.

Your nomination will help create a trail that recognises the diverse women who built, enriched, and inspired our State.

For more information, visit the MCB website
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/community-invited-help-shape-new-fremantle-cemetery-historical-womens-walk

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day!

A day where we celebrate the achievements, stories, and lasting legacies of the incredible women who have shaped Western Australia.

Many extraordinary women rest within our grounds; trailblazers, innovators, caregivers, leaders, and community champions who helped build the WA we know today.

One way to discover these stories is through the Walking with WA Women historical trail at Karrakatta Cemetery. This self-guided walk introduces visitors to some remarkable Western Australian women whose contributions continue to resonate across generations. It’s a meaningful way to connect with our State’s history and reflect on the impact of women in shaping our communities.

This International Women’s Day, we encourage you to explore their stories, reflect on their achievements, and celebrate the continued strength and contributions of women in our communities today.

You can collect a map of the trail from the administration office at Karrakatta Cemetery or visit our website for more information https://bit.ly/4rXmNxk

19/02/2026

Today we pause to remember Bon Scott, the legendary AC/DC frontman who passed away on this day in 1980.

His memorial at Fremantle Cemetery has long been a place of pilgrimage for music fans, making it one of the most visited gravesites in Australia.

Visitors can find his grave just beyond the Bon Scott Memorial Entrance, located near the corner of Leach Highway and Carrington Street.

Bon’s grave is also the starting point of the Fremantle Cemetery Historical Walking Trail, a self-guided route that takes visitors past some of Western Australia’s most notable resting places, including this modest but deeply meaningful tribute to one of rock’s most iconic voices.

Bon’s resting place offers a quiet moment to reflect on the music and memories he left behind. A simple, meaningful tribute to a life that continues to resonate with so many.

22/01/2026

Today, Australia marks a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and all those impacted by this tragic event.

At the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, we pause to reflect on the profound loss felt across the country, including the deep grief within the Jewish community. We also acknowledge our long-standing and close relationship with the Chevra Kadisha (Perth Jewish Burial Society) and the Perth Jewish community, a relationship that has been part of our history for more than a century.

In moments like these, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, connection and care. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and communities who are mourning, and with all those who may be feeling the effects of this tragedy.

Community members who wish to share messages of sympathy can do so through the Bondi Beach online condolence book.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/premiers-department/about-us/bondi-beach-condolence-book

19/12/2025

Our cemeteries will remain open to all visitors throughout the festive period. Please note, however, that our administration offices will be closed on the public holidays of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

If you need to locate a loved one’s grave or memorial, touch-screen search kiosks are available outside the Karrakatta Office, Karrakatta Cafe, the Fremantle Office and Fremantle Café. You can also search online at any time: https://mcbportal.powerappsportals.com/name-search/

Planning to attend a funeral service? View the daily funeral schedule here:
https://mcbportal.powerappsportals.com/todaysfunerals/

We wish everyone a peaceful holiday season and hope that this time brings moments of reflection and remembrance for loved ones passed.

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Railway Road
Perth, WA
6010

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+611300793109

Website

http://www.mcb.wa.gov.au/

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