Entombment

The mausoleum tradition

The tradition of above ground entombment in a mausoleum has existed for thousands of years. In many countries around the world, mausoleums are popular for their ability to commemorate and honour the dead in a place specifically designed for dignified repose.

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) has built four beautiful public mausoleums, each with its own unique style and character, which allows the Western Australian community access to this distinguished form of final rest.

This website provides a brief introduction to our mausoleums - for more detailed information, please contact our Client Services staff for a copy of our Mausoleums Brochure. Alternately, we invite you to visit our mausoleums at your leisure. If you would prefer, you can download an online version of the brochure from the link below.

Mausoleums Brochure (PDF file: 3,070 KB)

Our Mausoleums

The Karrakatta Mausoleum and Ossuary is a building inspired by traditional Mediterranean architecture. It has a variety of crypt locations, including shaded garden terraces and the more intimate private chapels.

The Swan Region Mausoleum takes the form of a Mediterranean style, open-air, garden crypt. Set within the natural surrounds of Guilford Cemetery, it provides a welcoming and uplifting environment and a serene location for the final resting place of a loved one.

Located at the historic Midland Cemetery the Midland Mausoleum consists of 48 crypts all housed within a furnished, private chapel. This intimate space is perfect for quiet contemplation and remembrance.

Completed in 2004, the Fremantle Mausoleum is a building of timeless architectural design. It incorporates two chapels as well as a number of terraces and garden crypts. Set amidst landscaped gardens, the Fremantle Mausoleum is a fitting place for final rest.

Purchasing a Crypt

Crypts at all mausoleums can be purchased at the time of bereavement (at-need) or can be purchased prior to bereavement (pre-need). To ensure a reservation in a preferred location, pre-purchasing is recommended.

Pre-need Purchases

Crypts may be purchased prior to the time of need and will be reserved by the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board until required. Pre-purchasing gives your family peace of mind, knowing that your crypt is available for the future in a safe and secure facility. The entombment fees may be pre-paid or otherwise the fee will be payable at the time of entombment. If you are interested in securing a crypt for the future, our Client Services staff will be pleased to show you the available options.

Certificate of Entitlement

Each crypt or ossuary compartment is sold with a certificate of entitlement. This provides you with exclusive entitlements to the crypt.

Grant of Right of Entombment

The Grant of Right Entombment is granted for a period of 25 years and can be extended to 50 years on application. The 25-year tenure will commence upon purchase of the Grant of Right of Entombment.

Flower and Ornamentation Policy

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is committed to maintaining our cemeteries, memorial gardens and mausoleums to a high standard. Our Flower and Ornament Policy (PDF file: 622 KB) has been developed in conjunction with community groups and has been in operation since 1986. Consideration has been given to safety issues for cemetery visitors, staff and to the overall landscape.

We thank our visitors for observing the conditions described in our Policy.