News and Information

Upcoming news and events will be posted here as they become available.

Nominations Now Open - Carr Villa’s Top 100 Memorial Songs 

Inspired by the Triple J Hottest 100, we’re launching something a little different at Carr Villa Memorial Park this January. Music plays a powerful role in remembrance. A song can hold a memory, tell a story, or instantly connect us to someone we love. Whether it was played at a service, shared on a long drive, or simply reminds you of them, music often stays with us long after.

We’re inviting our community to help us create Carr Villa’s Top 100 Memorial Songs, a collection of songs that carry meaning, memory, and connection, and that may also help others now and into the future when selecting music to honour their loved ones.

How to nominate:

Nominate your song here

Nominations close on 14 January.

From there, we’ll begin counting down the songs, with the number one song shared on Sunday, 25 January.

As a small thank you, everyone who submits a nomination will go into the draw to win a bouquet of flowers valued at $80.

Thank you for taking part and for helping create a thoughtful collection that may guide and support others in the future when choosing music to remember those they love.

Step Back in Time at Carr Villa Memorial Park

Join us for a Carr Villa Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour and discover the stories that have helped shape Launceston.

Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026
Time: 2.00pm
Duration: 60 minutes

Led by Marion Sargent, President of the Launceston Historical Society, this engaging guided tour will explore the history of the site’s beginning and share the stories of notable individuals laid to rest at Carr Villa. Through these stories, participants will gain insight into the people and moments that helped shape both Carr Villa Memorial Park and the city of Launceston.

Set within the tranquil and reflective landscape of Carr Villa Memorial Park, this experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with local history, reflect on the past, and gain a deeper appreciation of one of the region’s most significant and enduring places.

Limited spaces available, registrations are essential. Please email carrvill@launceston.tas.gov.au or phone 6323 3600

Registrations close Wednesday, 18 February 2026, unless fully booked earlier.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special journey through history.

If you would like to be added to our events and site activities notification list, please email your details to CarrVilla@launceston.tas.gov.au

Keep up to date on works happening across the site that may impact your visitation to facility.

Upcoming Site Works

Pond cleaning - Barakee Waters & Pool of Eternal Memories

Maintenance works will be undertaken on Monday 20 October 2025 to clean the ponds within the Barakee Waters and Pool of Eternal Memories ash placement gardens.

These works are part of our regular care and maintenance program to preserve the beauty and tranquillity of these spaces.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to visitors during this time and appreciate your understanding as we complete these important works.

For further information, please contact the Carr Villa Administration Office on 03 6323 3600.

Road and drainage works - Monumental Cemetery

Commencing the week of 20 October 2025, contractors will be onsite undertaking road and drainage upgrades within the Monumental Cemetery.

During this period, road access to certain areas may be restricted. Please refer to the attached map for details and guidance on alternate routes to support visitation.

Works will include:

• Resealing the road surface between D12 and the Section A Rose Garden
• Drainage upgrades within A16 (vacant cemetery space)
• Road resealing and drainage upgrades between Sections B5 and B7

We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve road surfaces and drainage across the cemetery.

For further information, please contact the Carr Villa Administration Office on 03 6323 3600.

 Contractor-Works-Commencing-20-October-2025-Site-Map.pdf(PDF, 475KB)

Upcoming industry news and resources will be posted here as they become available.

The Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan 2025 sets out a long-term vision to guide the future of the Park over the next 50 years. Developed through an extensive process of community consultation, operational analysis, and strategic planning, the Masterplan provides a clear framework for how Carr Villa will continue to meet the evolving needs of the Launceston community. It outlines priorities for future interment capacity, environmental sustainability, infrastructure improvements, heritage conservation, and public amenity. This guiding document ensures Carr Villa remains a place of reflection, remembrance, and respectful service for generations to come.

Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan(PDF, 581KB)