News and Information

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Stay up to date with the latest news and events happening at Carr Villa Memorial Park, as well as learn more about Cemetery and Cremation Services.

Carr Villa current and upcoming site works

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)

 

Industry news and resources

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

Carr Villa Plans and Policies

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)