How do I reserve a plot?
Contact Council to confirm plot availability at your preferred cemetery and inquire about any specific conditions or restrictions. For example, specific plot reservations are not possible in the lawn areas of any of our Cemeteries. You can reserve the next available plot. Complete the required form to reserve a plot.
What are my choices of plots?
The following areas available at Federation Council Cemeteries;
- Ash Interments - Columbarium Walls – Corowa, Mulwala, Howlong, Urana & Oaklands
- Burials & Ash Interments - Lawn Plots – Corowa, Mulwala & Howlong (next available plot only)
- Burials & Ash Interments - Monumental Plots – Corowa, Mulwala, Howlong, Hopefield, Urana, Oaklands & Boree Creek
- Ash Interments – Individual Roses – Corowa (limited roses available), Mulwala & Howlong
- Ash Interments – General Garden – Corowa
- Ash Interments – Memorial Trees – Corowa & Howlong
What is a Perpetual Interment Right?
A Perpetual Interment Right is a contract with the cemetery operator allowing burials in a specific location or area. It does not grant ownership of the land itself. A Perpetual Interment Right Contract allows burials or ashes interment in the designated areas of our cemeteries and guarantees the remains will remain undisturbed.
What do I pay for when completing a pre-need Perpetual Interment Right Contract and what is included in this cost?
When completing a pre-need Perpetual Interment Right Contract, you are paying for the plot and letting council know who is to be interred in this plot. An administration fee is also charged at this time. A perpetual Interment Right Certificate is then issued and is to be kept in a safe place. This certificate is required at time of interment. The costs of all cemetery services are available on Federation Councils Fees & Charges (link/reference needed here). Fees & Charges cemetery page
All other costs including grave digging and the interment levy are charged at the time of interment.
How many plots can I reserve?
As many as specific plots as required can be reserved in all areas except lawn plots.
Are payment plans available for plot reservations?
Yes, contact the Cemeteries team to arrange a payment plan, which must be completed within 24 months from the first instalment date. The Perpetual Interment Right Certificate is issued only upon completion of the payment plan. If the right holder dies before the plan is complete, the balance is payable to Council.
Can I prepay interment fees?
No, interment fees are payable at the time of interment only.
What if I lose my Perpetual Interment Right Certificate?
A replacement certificate can be issued upon application and payment of the applicable fee. Please refer to Councils Fees & Charges.
Can I transfer a Perpetual Interment Right?
Yes, after consulting with the Cemetery Operator. A Transfer of Interment Right Application must be submitted with the associated administration fee as stated in Councils fees & Charges and processed by the Cemetery Operator. Unused Interment Rights can be bequeathed or transferred according to a will or intestacy.
How long does my Perpetual Interment Right last?
A Perpetual Interment Right must be used within 50 years of purchase. After this period, the cemetery operator may revoke the right. The Cemetery Operator may consider applications regarding an Interment Right from any authorized person (upon provision of written evidence and payment of the fee).
Can I get a refund for an unused Perpetual Interment Right?
The Cemetery Operator may repurchase unused Interment Rights according to their current policy. Cancellation of a Perpetual Interment Right after 50 years requires proof of purchase for a refund consideration.