Kingston History

As greater Hobart grew during the 1970s, it was realised that a new cemetery site would soon be needed. A site at Kingston, south of Hobart, was selected for the establishment of a new lawn cemetery. This was consecrated and opened in February 1983.

A memorial garden dedicated to people who have died of HIV/AIDS was opened at Kingston in 1998. As well as lawn burials, niche walls and memorial gardens, Kingston also provides traditional monumental placements.

An innovative recent option is the development of ‘Bushland Burials’, offering simple, eco-friendly interments in a natural bushland setting.