Cemetery management
At the Payneham and Dudley Park Cemeteries Trust, we offer comprehensive cemetery management services for councils, community organisations, and other cemetery owners seeking a trusted, experienced partner. With more than a century of combined operational knowledge across our team, we provide reliable, compliant, and respectful management solutions tailored to the needs of each site.
These are the key features of our cemetery management service
Our key features are outlined below, showcasing the comprehensive and professional services we proudly deliver..
Record Keeping
We provide meticulous, compliant, and fully auditable cemetery record management, ensuring all interment, tenure, and historical data is maintained with absolute accuracy. Our trusted processes give councils and organisations confidence that their records remain secure, accessible, and aligned with legislative requirements.
Records Digitisation & Setup
Our team specialises in transforming legacy cemetery records into modern, searchable digital archives. We deliver structured digitisation programs and can implement contemporary cemetery management platforms—such as PlotBox—to streamline operations, reduce risk, and future-proof your record systems.
Interments & Burials
We offer complete interment and burial services, from professional grave preparation to respectful site closure. Our experienced staff ensure every burial is carried out safely, efficiently, and with dignity, providing organisations with reliable operational support that meets all regulatory and cultural standards.
Sales & Family Engagement
Our compassionate and knowledgeable team manages all cemetery sales on your behalf, guiding families through available plot options and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately. We deliver a professional front-of-house service that reflects positively on your organisation and supports families with clarity and care.
Development & Strategic Planning
We provide expert advice on cemetery development, long-term capacity planning, and future business strategy. From assessing land use to shaping sustainable operational models, our guidance helps organisations strengthen their service delivery, meet community needs, and plan confidently for the decades ahead.
Guidance & Support for Families
We offer sensitive and practical support to families during their time of need, helping them understand processes, make informed decisions, and feel supported throughout their experience. Our approach ensures families receive compassionate guidance while your organisation benefits from consistent, high-quality service.
Financial and Costing Advice.
We help shape competitive pricing structures that align with industry standards while ensuring financial sustainability for their cemeteries. Our experienced team provides comprehensive market analysis and costing advice that balances community accessibility with best-practice pricing, ensuring your memorial products and services remain fair, transparent, and in line with what leading cemeteries across Australia offer.
Community engagement events
We can collaborate closely with council\ community teams and our trusted industry partners to design and deliver meaningful community engagement events that strengthen connections between cemeteries and the communities they serve
Case studies
Outlined below is a showcase of our work with the City of Tea Tree Gully
Hope Valley Cemetery
Hope Valley Cemetery is a more traditional site with a diverse range of older sections, where development opportunities are naturally limited. We manage this cemetery with a strategic and considered approach, preserving its heritage while ensuring operations remain compliant, respectful, and sustainable. By applying our expertise in community engagement and governance, we support the City of Tea Tree Gully in balancing the cemetery’s historical significance with contemporary expectations. This steady, informed management ensures Hope Valley continues to serve its community with care while operating within Council’s regulatory framework.
Golden Grove Cemetery
Golden Grove Cemetery is a busy and highly sought-after resting place, deeply valued by residents within the City of Tea Tree Gully. Working in partnership with Council, we have streamlined operational processes, enhanced administrative efficiency, and supported the development of a modern, sustainable management approach for the cemetery’s future. Our team has also played a key role in engaging with the local community, ensuring their needs and expectations are clearly communicated to Council. Through this collaborative model, Golden Grove Cemetery continues to offer a well-managed, responsive, and community-centred service.
Contact Us
If your organisation is exploring external management options or seeking expert support, we would be pleased to discuss how we can assist.