Metropolitan Cemeteries Board

We provide sensitive and dignified facilities and services to meet the needs of the deceased and bereaved.
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News story

Revitalised Norfolk Chapel Reopens at Karrakatta Cemetery After Fire

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) is proud to announce the reopening of the Norfolk Chapel at Karrakatta Cemetery following extensive restoration works carried out after a deliberately lit fire on 2 October 2024 caused extensive damage and forced the chapel’s closure.
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Public notice

Fremantle Cemetery Mausoleum Maintenance Works

Essential maintenance works are being carried out at Fremantle Mausoleum. Sections will be closed between the first week of August 2025 and December 2025.
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What we do

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is a fully self supporting authority of the Government of Western Australia. Our role is to provide dignified, culturally appropriate facilities for burial, cremation and commemoration. We are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service.

We are the caretakers of Perth’s cemeteries, entrusted to commemorate the lives of Western Australians now and into the future.

As the custodians of Perth’s cemeteries, the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board commemorates the lives of Western Australians gone before us and plans for the future needs of our diverse community.

We respectfully help family and friends honour the lives of loved ones and safeguard memories for future generations.

Commemorate

We help families and friends commemorate the lives of loved ones, respectfully and with dignity. 

Connect

We connect Western Australians with our shared heritage.

Community

We plan for future burial, cremation, and memorial needs of Perth’s diverse communities.

Care

We care for our people so they can help families in their most difficult times.
 
 
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If you'd like to contact the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board with feedback, an enquiry, or a complaint, you can get in touch via,

Email: mcb@mcb.wa.gov.au

Phone: 1300 793 109

Or fill out our Online Form

 
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