News

Decision made

4 September 2025

Council decided to adopt the proposed updates to the Cemeteries Handbook, on 3 September 2025.

This update only includes parts of the Cemeteries Handbook that involve broadening the definition of ashes and a few related updates to support that change.

You can read the meeting minutes below, which include the formal resolutions.

You can also watch the decision being made below.

What happens next?

The updated Cemeteries Handbook will come into effect immediately.

A full review of both the Cemeteries Bylaw and Handbook is planned in 2027/28.

Council decision meeting - Cemeteries Handbook update