Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW
Interment Industry Scheme
The Interment Industry Scheme, introducing a licensing framework for cemetery and crematorium operators, commenced on 14 October 2022. Read more about the scheme and access the Regulation, licence conditions, helpful fact sheets and other documents.
Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) is a statutory agency supporting and regulating the interment industry, assessing interment needs and developing planning strategies for cemetery space. CCNSW also provides information to the public.
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About us
Find out about CCNSW.
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COVID-19
COVID-19 fact sheet, exemption letter for travel to work and tracking spreadsheet documents available for download.
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Interment Industry Scheme
CCNSW consulted on a proposed Interment Industry Scheme to 31 July 2022. All feedback is now being considered before the Scheme is finalised.
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Review of C&C Act 2013
The NSW Government conducted a statutory review of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013. The final report is now available.
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Planning for burial and cremation
Considering your options and communicating your wishes to family and friends is important. This research, factsheets and checklist will help you get started.
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Environmental and Heritage values of Cemeteries
View the report prepared for CCNSW to review the role cemeteries play in the management and preservation of environmental and heritage values.
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Interment rights in NSW
The new interment rights system commenced in June 2018 with a 12 month transition period.
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Locations
Our current register will help you find cemeteries and crematoria across NSW.
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Planning and reporting
Plans and reports about NSW cemeteries and crematoria.
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Publications and media
For lists of publications, eNews and Media by CCNSW.
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Contact and complaints
We are committed to promptly addressing and resolving complaints concerning cemeteries, crematoria, or our service.