Cemeteries

Stratford District has seven cemeteries, five of which are now closed.
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Closed Cemeteries |
Kopuatama |
Council holds all records for Council-administered cemeteries, both open and closed, and information is available upon request.
Pedestrian access to cemeteries is permitted at any time throughout the year.
For further information refer to Bylaws, Chapter 12 - Cemeteries
Open Cemeteries
Kopuatama Cemetery
4.0 kilometres east of Stratford located on State Highway 43
Mobility card holders can request a gate key from the Information Centre or Stratford District Council Service Centre, if they require vehicular access to this cemetery.
This cemetery is the current operating cemetery for the Stratford District with the first burial recorded in July 1906. It became a lawn cemetery in the 1950s.
Returned Services Area
There are two Services areas in Kopuatama Cemetery. The original Soldiers' Block is just inside the main gate, and is no longer available for interments. The new Returned Services area is located at the far end of the cemetery, in a direct line from the main gate. It is available to those who have returned from active service. These areas are administered on behalf of the Office of Veterans' Affairs.
For information on rules and eligibility, contact your local Returned Services Association (RSA).
Midhirst Cemetery
Beaconsfield Road, Midhirst – 5km north of Stratford
This cemetery is the current operating cemetery for the Midhirst District, the first burial being in September 1934. It is located next to the Old Midhirst Cemetery which is closed.
Closed Cemeteries
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 01 October 2015 14:05
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