Hawdon Street Cemetery

Hawdon cemetery

This cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the municipality. It is no longer an operational cemetery but managed as a memorial park.

History

This cemetery was established in 1849 by 6 local men who became the trustees. When the last surviving trustee died in 1897, the cemetery passed into the care of St John's Church of England, Heidelberg. Control of the cemetery passed to the City of Heidelberg in 1982.

Location

The cemetery is at 189 Hawdon Street, Heidelberg. Open every day.

Searching cemetery records

The platform supports a range of community needs, including:

  • researching family history and genealogy
  • locating the resting place of family members or friends
  • finding burial and cremation records
  • planning cemetery visits using location and mapping information
  • connecting with the history of our cemeteries and community

Benefits

  • 24/7 access to cemetery records and memorial information.
  • Easier family history and ancestry research.
  • Improved access to burial and cremation information without needing to contact us.
  • Digital tools that help visitors locate graves and memorial sites.

Search records online

Contact us

For enquiries, contact the Banyule Cemeteries Team on 9490 4222.

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