Cemeteries and crematoria fees and charges
The cost involved in planning a funeral at Brisbane City Council cemeteries and crematoria depends on the type of service you require. Council offers a range of funeral and memorial types, including burials, cremation, interment as well as extras such as vaults and monuments.
You can also find the costs for chapel and catering facility hire. Menu options are available through your selected Funeral Director.
The costs below are effective from 1 November 2023 to 30 June 2024. All fees include GST.
Surcharges will apply for services outside of cemetery operating hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm.
Burials
Grave prices including one burial
Includes burial rights and first interment.
* Price includes provision and installation of standard bronze plaque with one inscription.
| Grave type | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| * Lawn grave | Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $5250 |
| Historical monumental and lawn grave (where availability exists) | Bald Hills and Brookfield Cemeteries only | $7231 |
| Monumental grave | Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $4437 |
| Monumental grave with in-ground foundation | Mt Gravatt Cemetery only | $5296 |
| Grave for ashes interment only | Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant | $3257 |
| Historical cemeteries (where availability exists) | Bald Hills and Brookfield Cemeteries only | $5291 |
Grave prices including two burials
Includes plot, first and second interment and maintenance.
* Price includes standard plaque and two interments.
Grave type | Category | |
|---|---|---|
* Lawn grave | Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $7547 |
Historical monumental and *lawn grave (where availability exists) | Bald Hills and Brookfield Cemeteries only | $9546 |
Monumental grave | Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $6748 |
Monumental grave with in-ground foundation | Mt Gravatt Cemetery only | $7567 |
Interment prices
Fee for opening grave sites/digging.
| Interment type | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn grave | Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $2516 |
| Monumental grave | Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries | $2663 |
| Historical lawn or monumental grave | Refer to list of historical cemeteries | $2815 |
| Vault grave | $367 | |
| Ashes interments in grave (all cemeteries) | $545 |
Cremation only
Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Crematoriums.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (over 12 years) | $695 |
| Child (two to 12 years) | $356 |
| Infants (under two years) | No charge |
| Witness cremation - chapel must be hired to witness a cremation at Mt Gravatt Cemetery. | $233 |
Chapel hire
Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Crematoriums.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Chapel hire (per hour or part thereof) | $395 |
| Chapel extension time (first 15 mins or part thereof) | $165 |
Chapel hire includes the option of streaming your service at no extra cost.
Catering facility
Catering Room hire is available at three Council cemeteries - Pinnaroo, Mt Gravatt and Hemmant Cemeteries
Menu options are available through your selected Funeral Director.
When ordering catering, it is important to note the following:
- only food provided by the caterers will be permitted on the premises
- uneaten food may not be taken from the premises
- includes gluten free (GF) options
- BYO beverages are not permitted
- Where numbers exceed the original estimate of guests for catering, the caterer will approach the family contact to discuss options.
| Facility hire | Price |
|---|---|
| Reception room hire (per hour or part thereof) | $138 |
Terms and conditions
Discuss with your Funeral Director if you require any additions to the standard one-hour package time frame. Additional charges apply for room hire and staff beyond one hour.
All pricing valid until 30 June 2024. All fees include GST.