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Adelaide Cemeteries Authority

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8139 7400

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25.01.2022 The new Mausoleum at Cheltenham Cemetery is coming along beautifully and remains on schedule to open around September this year. The Mausoleum is now almost 30 percent sold. Families who have already entered into purchasing sites elsewhere in any of our cemeteries are very welcome to upgrade to the new Mausoleum by transferring their lease to find out more, simply give us a call on 8139 7400

25.01.2022 As of Tuesday 17th November 2020, Government restrictions on the total numbers attending funeral services will be capped to a maximum of 50 attendees for both indoor and outdoor services. Both our Folland and Acacia Reflection Rooms will be available for services with each having a total of 19 seats indoors in order to adhere to one person per 4 square meters. Some seating will be made available outside the Reflection Rooms. Lounge services will continue to remain unavailab...le. Please contact the Adelaide Cemeteries on (08) 8139 7400 or via email [email protected] should you have any queries.

24.01.2022 Much of Adelaide was wreathed in thick fog this morning and Enfield Memorial Park was no exception. It makes a walk through the gardens a truly ethereal experience as the mist shrouds the trees, statues and memorials. Was it foggy in your suburb this morning?

24.01.2022 Not a week goes by without new additions and finishing touches bringing even more elegance to the new Cheltenham Mausoleum project. Lately, fresh plantings, turf, flagstone paving and a modern stone water feature have been incorporated into the design. The mausoleum continues to sell steadily prior to opening. Single crypts and companion crypts are still available, so if you are interested in taking a look at the mausoleum for yourself, simply phone 8139 7400 to make an appointment with one of our Memorial Consultants.

24.01.2022 Progress on the build of the new Mausoleum Precinct at historical Cheltenham Cemetery is continuing. It's exciting to see the Mausoleum begin to take on something like its final shape, and to get an idea of what it will look like in the context of this beautiful old cemetery.

22.01.2022 A truly spectacular day here at Enfield Memorial Park for Father's Day 2020. The sun has put on a beautiful show for us today. The park is humming with families who are visiting loved ones. Some families have even taken the opportunity to set up picnics out in the sunshine. While we were not able to hold our large annual service, you can see our 2020 Father's Day Service of Remembrance by clicking this link. https://www.facebook.com/349045981783102/videos/1537007596478620... A big thank you to the students from Brighton Secondary School, who volunteered their time today to play beautiful music around the grounds. #fathersday #enfieldmemorialpark Brighton Secondary School #cemetery #australiancemeteries #families

21.01.2022 Musicians from Brighton Secondary School, including Jett (pictured), will volunteer their time today to support the community at Enfield Memorial Park. Students will perform from various locations around the gardens between 10am and 12pm. Complimentary barista coffee will also be served at Enfield Memorial Park from 9am until 12pm.

21.01.2022 Established in 2008, Wirra Wonga at Enfield Memorial Park, was Australias first dedicated natural burial ground. Adelaide Cemeteries also homes a natural burial ground at Smithfield Memorial Park, Pilyu Yarta. Wirra Wonga is Kaurna for bush grave. Pilyu Yarta is Kaurna for peaceful ground. Both natural burial grounds are home to 14 different native plant species. ... This natural, environmentally sustainable burial options involves interment in a biodegradable casket or a simple shroud, with the remains returned the earth naturally. If this sounds something of interest to you, give us a call to book a time with one of our Memorial Consultants for a personalised tour and appointment of one of our natural burial grounds

18.01.2022 Were all having to adapt to living through challenging times right now but at Adelaide Cemeteries were ready to help you any way we can. There are lots of questions being asked right now about our cemeteries and the services we offer, so heres Stacey, our Memorial Sales Manager, with a short video that answers some of our most Frequently Asked Questions. If youd still like to know more, by all means get in touch!

17.01.2022 Pear Tree Grove is a peaceful and secluded nook in Smithfield Memorial Park. Planted with ornamental pear trees, this lawned area provides a tranquil setting where families can commemorate the life of a loved one. If you are yet to see Smithfield Memorial Park for yourself, call us in 8139 7400 to arrange a personalized tour with one of our Memorial Consultants

17.01.2022 The construction of the new Mausoleum at Cheltenham Cemetery continues and it's exciting to see it taking on its final shape. Mausoleum crypts have been selling strongly off-plan. We've had steady enquiries regarding standard inclusions, so please note that the purchase of single and companion sites includes the interment fee as well as a 9 X 12cm photograph, the frame and a cross. Of course if you have any further questions, feel free to phone 8139 7400 or contact us via private message.

17.01.2022 Looking for an easy addition to the perfect Christmas present? Look no further! Our West Terrace Cemetery Olive Oil is available exclusively from Jagger Fine Foods in the Adelaide Central Market. While you're there support local and pick up some fantastic South Australian Produce.

16.01.2022 Is it possible to live and grieve at the same time? Are there practical strategies that can help you to cope? Dr Lucy Hone is a resilience expert who thought she found her calling supporting people to recover following the Christchurch earthquake. She had no idea that her personal journey was about to take her to a far darker place. In this powerful and courageous talk, she shares the three strategies that got her through an unimaginable tragedyand offers a profound insight on human suffering. Dr Lucy Hone is a director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, a research associate at AUT University, a published academic researcher, best-selling author and contributor to Psychology Today, the Sunday Star Times and Next magazine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWH8N-BvhAw

16.01.2022 We are pleased to be a distribution point for face masks on behalf of SA Health. These are available to collect from the Enfield Memorial Park visitor centre from 8.30am 4.30pm Monday to Friday. For a map to the visitor centre please visit the link here: https://bit.ly/aca-mask It’s important that we continue to play our part in keeping our community safe, so we encourage you to wear a mask when you are out and about and to stay a safe 1.5 metres apart.

15.01.2022 The new Promenade garden at West Terrace Cemetery is coming along beautifully and within the next week we'll have photos to share of the completed stone wall, which looks amazing and really integrates the garden into this historical cemetery. The Promenade caters for earth and vault burial as well as a wide variety of options in monumentation. Please note that if you'd like to take a look at The Promenade for yourself, it's as easy as phoning (08) 81397400 and booking an appointment with one of our Memorial Consultants. We look forward to showing you around!

15.01.2022 Not everyone is aware that theres much more to Adelaide Cemeteries than Enfield Memorial Park. We have a total of four cemeteries in all, including the heritage-listed West Terrace Cemetery, historical Cheltenham Cemetery and the green and peaceful Smithfield Memorial Park. Each has its own special, distinctive character. To book a personalised tour of any of our cemeteries, simply get in touch on 8139 7400

15.01.2022 Have you read The Advertiser today? Head to page 20 to see students preparing to share their talents with the community at Enfield Memorial Park on Fathers Day. Brighton Secondary School musicians will perform in various locations around the gardens this Sunday 6 September to comfort families as they reflect and appreciate the fathers, grandfathers and other influential male figures who have had a positive impact on their lives. Brighton Secondary School The Advertiser

14.01.2022 Father's Day 2020 Service of Remembrance

14.01.2022 For the first time in a decade we have moved our annual Mothers Day service of remembrance online. This event is an inclusive, safe, and easy way for families to join in and enjoy a special Mothers Day message from the comfort of their own homes. Whilst all four of our cemeteries are open, we ask that if you are planning to visit the site of a loved one, you abide by State Government guidelines regarding social distancing and essential travel.... Join us this Sunday at 10am either here on our Facebook page, or on our website at www.aca.sa.gov.au

14.01.2022 Everyone loves Mothers Day so lets not let anything stand in its way. The Adelaide Cemeteries 2020 Mothers Day service will be a safe, inclusive online event, easy for families to join in and enjoy. Youre invited to get online on Sunday 10 May at 10am to be part of our Mothers Day 2020 service from the comfort of your own home. During these challenging times, its important that we take a moment to pause and reflect on the relationships that are most important to us. T...his year, we explore Memories of Mum, whether it be her signature special meal, or perhaps just the scent of her favourite perfume. We will be streaming the service on our Facebook page, or alternatively you can choose to view it via the Adelaide Cemeteries website on the day - www.aca.sa.gov.au Should you have any questions about our 2020 Mothers Day online service, just email [email protected] or phone (08) 8139 7400.

13.01.2022 Not everyone is aware that there’s much more to Adelaide Cemeteries than Enfield Memorial Park. We have a total of four cemeteries in all, including the heritage-listed West Terrace Cemetery, historical Cheltenham Cemetery and the green and peaceful Smithfield Memorial Park. Each has its own special, distinctive character. To book a personalised tour of any of our cemeteries, simply get in touch on 8139 7400

13.01.2022 Here we have Adelaide Cemeteries Authority ,Chief Executive Officer, Robert Pitt, talking to Channel 7 yesterday about how we commemorated Father's Day differently during the COVID pandemic. Again, what beautiful sounds from the talented students at Brighton Secondary School! https://www.facebook.com/watch/

13.01.2022 Looking through the Buddhist Garden, down towards The Cascades at Enfield Memorial Park. All four of our cemeteries are still open and are being maintained as always.

13.01.2022 We were extremely honoured and humbled to have four World War 2 veterans grace our Remembrance Day service this morning at West Terrace Cemetery. Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior, our guest of honour spoke about indigenous men and women in our defence force and their significant contributions. Special mention to the school children that attended the service and those students who assisted in laying the 4,162 poppies.... #remembranceday #ArmisticeDay #adelaide #poppies

12.01.2022 The Wisteria Garden at Enfield Memorial Park is close to the heart of the Vietnamese Catholic community. Its also a garden thats evolving and improving constantly in keeping with the communitys needs. Known for its neat and colourful rose plantings, another icon in the area is the gazebo that was comprehensively refurbished in the recent past. Watching over the garden from near the gazebo is the Our Lady of The Boat People statue, which commemorates the journey of the Vietnamese families who came to settle in South Australia. For a personalised tour of this enduring and tranquil garden, simply call 8139 7400.

12.01.2022 Youre invited to get online on Sunday 10 May at 10am to be part of our Mothers Day 2020 service from the comfort of your own home. Here is Arun, our Customer Experience Manager with everything you need to know about our online service. Join us as we explore Memories of Mum and reflect on the relationships that are most important to us. ... Questions? Get in touch! www.aca.sa.gov.au (08) 8139 7400

11.01.2022 Dont forget to earmark this Sunday 10 May at 10am in your calendars for our online Mothers Day service. Join us from your own home as we explore Memories of Mum together, was it her signature dish or maybe her favourite perfume that evoke your fondest memories? We look forward to you joining us online this Sunday

10.01.2022 A further easing of COVID-19 restrictions means that as of today, Monday 29 June, there are no longer maximum attendance restrictions in place for indoor or outdoor funeral services. Despite this, social distancing advice remains in place and because of the rule requiring just 1 person per 2 square metres of space, for the moment in order to abide by this advice, our Reflection Rooms are able to accommodate a maximum of 50 persons inside. Outside our Reflection Rooms, attend...ees are strongly encouraged to practise social distancing and maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from each other wherever possible. Once again, Adelaide Cemeteries welcomes the further easing of restrictions. Should you have any questions or queries, please contact us on 8139 7400

09.01.2022 The Mausoleum at Enfield Memorial Park is a beautiful blend of European tradition and contemporary elegance. This tranquil precinct offers an aura of quiet prestige. After the initial development proved immediately popular, a further stage was added in 2016, the Mausoleum offers the choice of companion and single crypts within the air conditioned building. Furthermore, it offers a peaceful courtyard area outdoors. ... You can now personally select and pre-purchase your crypt. Providing you and your family with peace of mind. For more information, or to have a chat with one of our Memorial Consultants, please phone us on 8139 7400.

09.01.2022 Our 2020 Father's Day event will be safe and inclusive for everyone to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Join us (from your couch, desk or even your backyard!) on Sunday 6 September at 10:00am on a journey led by Civil Celebrant Doug Oakley, as we present 'Dad, our everyday hero'. On the day, we will be streaming the service on our Facebook page, or, alternatively, you can find the link to our service on our website- www.aca.sa.gov.au

09.01.2022 It has been a difficult few months for all of us, but our focus remains on helping find ways to offer safe options for all of our families and communities. You can still make an appointment, meet one of our Memorial Consultants and carry out a site selection at any of our 4 cemeteries. Call us on 8139 7400 today to book an appointment or site inspection with one of our Memorial Consultants

09.01.2022 Not everyone realises that West Terrace Cemetery is still a working cemetery, as well as being one of Australia's oldest. There has been a lot of interest lately in the available, unused burial sites in the cemetery's iconic heritage areas. These areas are rich with stories and names from South Australia's colonial past. If you'd like to book a personalised site inspection tour yourself to look at available, unused sites, simply contact us on 8139 7400

08.01.2022 Our Cheltenham Visitors Centre has reopened! Available 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Give our team a call on 08 8139 7400 to book a personalised selection appointment or pop into the visitors centre.

08.01.2022 A busy November also saw the rededication of the grave of Osmond Gilles at West Terrace Cemetery. Arriving on the Buffalo with Governor Hindmarsh, Osmond Gilles became the Colonial Treasurer which he held until 1839. He went on to become a prominent businessman and philanthropist until his passing in 1866. Many will recognise the roads that bear his name including Gilles St, OG Rd and Glen Osmond Rd. The project was led by Burnside Historical Society, South Australia with s...upport from Heritage South Australia, National Trust of South Australia and Adelaide Cemeteries Authority. Work commenced in 2019 on the restoration and was officially completed at a ceremony which was attended by members of the Burnside Historical Society, The Pioneers Association of South Australia Inc, Adelaide Cemeteries Board Members and Chief Executive Robert Pitt and Hon David Speirs MP. You can visit the Osmond Gilles grave at the West Terrace Cemetery Road 1 South, Path 24, Site Number 5

07.01.2022 Launched in 2016 as South Australias first dedicated Buddhist burial area, the Buddhist Garden at Enfield Memorial Park is now very much established and a popular feature of the park. A 4-metre tall statue of the Buddha looks over a garden that is growing and changing, a final resting place for those of the Buddhist faith as well as others who simply choose it for its serene and peaceful atmosphere. We have exciting news to come later this year regarding our Buddhist Garden, so follow along and well keep you informed. Meanwhile if youd like to arrange a personalised tour of the garden, its as easy as getting in touch with us on (08) 8139 7400.

07.01.2022 Not everyone is aware that there are still sites available in some of the most beautiful and historical areas of Cheltenham Cemetery. For those who choose the beam-and-headstone style, there are earth burial sites available as well as a limited number of vault sites. If you'd like to arrange a selection tour of this area, simply get in touch on 8139 7400.

07.01.2022 In March this year, Adelaide Cemeteries started offering Live Streaming as a free option with all funeral services hosted at Enfield Memorial Park. This means that families can now tune in live to a service, and also have the option of re-watching it at a later date. This offering has been enthusiastically embraced. In fact, since we began Live Streaming of funeral services, we have had over 2,500 people join in live, and have also reached over 14 countries globally. If you have any questions or queries regarding this streaming service, please dont hesitate to get in touch on 8139 7400.

06.01.2022 It seems we weren't the only ones inspired to photograph the fog that enveloped Adelaide's suburbs recently. Trevor Hardy, a Facebook follower of Adelaide Cemeteries, took some amazing after-dark shots at Cheltenham Cemetery, which he was kind enough to share with us. The effect that the surrounding light brings to the foggy cemetery in these photographs is incredible. If you have any beautiful photos of your own taken in our cemeteries, please also feel free to share, won't you?

05.01.2022 In keeping with the latest advice- as of today, June 1, we now can permit 50 funeral attendees at indoor funerals. Please note that correct social distancing means that this allows 25 seated guests inside the chapel and 25 guests in the area immediately outside. These numbers exclude the Funeral Director and Celebrant or Priest attending. Adelaide Cemeteries welcomes the easing of restriction of numbers permitted to attend funeral services in South Australia.... If you have any questions, or queries about funeral attendee numbers, please dont hesitate to give us a ring on 8139 7400 or alternatively you can email us at [email protected]

04.01.2022 The new Mausoleum at Cheltenham Cemetery represents an exclusive opportunity for families. Sites are selling fast, with a selection of single and companion sites still available. For more information or to book a personalised selection appointment please get in contact with our team on 81937400

03.01.2022 Adelaide Cemeteries 2020 Mother's Day Service of Remembrance

03.01.2022 Not a cloud in the sky! This week's weather is shaping up to be like a glimpse of sunny spring right in the middle of winter and The Cascades garden at Enfield Memorial Park is looking magnificent.

02.01.2022 The colourful and peaceful Charlotte Garden was extended by another large ring of roses earlier this year. The Charlotte Garden has been a favourite with families at Enfield Memorial Park since its establishment in 2015. Named after Charlotte Folland, wife of settler Charles French Folland, the garden was created for rose lovers following the huge popularity of our Western Rose Garden. ... The extra rose circle has been warmly welcomed by those who are looking for more choice, colourful roses and a view overlooking the beautiful Mausoleum precinct. If youd like more information regarding our Charlotte Garden, youre welcome to get in touch on 8139 7400.

02.01.2022 As of Wednesday 29 July 2020, both indoor and outdoor funeral services will be allowed a maximum of 100 attendees. This is in line with the latest Emergency Management Direction. Attendees will still need to observe the one person per 2 square metre rule and continue practicing social distancing of 1.5 metres. If you have any questions, or queries about this latest advice, please contact us on (08) 8139 7400 or alternatively, email [email protected]

01.01.2022 The AIF Section in the historical West Terrace Cemetery was established in 1920, the first dedicated military cemetery in Australia. It is now the final resting place for 3,167 service men and women. Over the decades the AIF Section has been a regular destination for those wishing to commemorate our fallen service men and women on this special day. The Kibby Garden, at Enfield Memorial Park is also the final resting place of many fallen soldiers who served our country. Wreaths have been laid in both of these locations this morning by dedicated Adelaide Cemeteries staff members. Although COVID-19 restrictions have had some effect on how Australians are able to commemorate ANZAC Day in 2020, this morning we have also lowered the flag at the Cross of Sacrifice to show our respect and thanks for those who have served their country.

01.01.2022 Our thanks to everyone who took the time to view our online Mother's Day service today. Click here to watch our service: https://bit.ly/2yHe1y1 Meanwhile, the tradition of visiting sites in our cemeteries and placing abundant, creative floral tributes on the graves of Mothers continued today. Take a look at some of the photos here that show flowers placed by families who braved the drizzle to show their love and respect.