Availability of burial sites Sites in all cemeteries can be purchased pre-need, with a Right of Burial being issued to the purchaser. The cost of burial sites in Penrith's cemeteries compares favorably to other cemeteries in the region. Burial sites will remain available at Penrith for 75 to 100 years. At Emu Plains, land is somewhat restricted and based on current usage patterns will remain open to purchases for some years to come. As mentioned, burial sites at the St Marys General Cemetery are severely limited.
Full payment is required at time of purchase.
Council is able to set aside a site from purchase for 3 months pending final purchase. Lawn Cemeteries Non-denominational Lawn Sections are available at both Penrith and St Marys. The Lawn Sections are beam monumental with burials on either side of the beam. High standards of maintenance are provided to the Lawn Sections. The costs for Lawn burial sites in Penrith's cemeteries are very attractive.