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Fremantle Cemetery is a 46ha cemetery located in the eastern part (Palmyra) of Fremantle, Western Australia. Established in 1898, it is known as the final resting place of Bon Scott, several murderers and dozens of other notable Australians. There have been over 60,000 cremations and over 40,000 burials there. The grave of Scott, the AC/DC singer, has been said to be the most visited grave in Australia.HistoryFremantle Cemetery covers 46 hectares and dates back to 1898. It is the third public cemetery in Fremantle. The first was in Alma Street, which closed in 1855 and is now a primary school. The second, at Skinner Street, started in 1852 and was operating until 1899, when this cemetery was already open. Burials were transferred by families from earlier cemeteries to here, including Mary Anne Morrell who died in 1832. Hers is one of the oldest gravestones and was moved here from Alma Street by her family in 1915. In 1930 ninety other gravestones were moved from Skinner Street to here. The Skinner Street cemetery is now the location of the Oval belonging to the John Curtin College of the Arts, where it is estimated 200 bodies still remain. Over 40,000 burials have taken place at this cemetery.For its first sixty years the cemetery was dedicated to burials but in 1959 a crematorium was opened here which allowed an alternative to those who preferred it. Over 66,000 cremations have taken place here.DescriptionThe cemetery often uses limestone in its buildings, which reflects the town's convict-built architecture.The cemetery is on the corner of Carrington Street and Leach Highway.

Address: Carrington Street & Leach Highway, Palmyra WA 6157, Australia
Phone: 1300 793 109
State: Western Australia
City: Palmyra
Zip Code: 6157


Opening Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed


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Reviews
This is where my mother's mother lies after being sent to Australia at the end of her teenage years. Sadly she died very young and we never got to know her. Fortunately I've traced her resting place to be section Mon A3, gravesite 0606 R.I.P. grandma
8 years ago (16-11-2017)
So great to go and pay my respects to a legend
8 years ago (12-11-2017)
Beautiful cemetery
7 years ago (12-02-2018)
This cemetery has beautiful gardens and tidy pathways, it was a nice place to walk around. The public toilets outside are filthy. There is rubbish on the floor and mess on the walls/mirror.
9 years ago (13-08-2016)
Extremely nice relaxing and peaceful place
9 years ago (21-12-2016)
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