Approval to Construct, Alter, Remove or Interfere with a Structure in a Cemetery - Tasmania

Description

You will require this approval if you intend to do any of the following:

  • erect or construct a headstone or monument
  • plant, cut, pick, gather, take or injure a tree, flower, shrub or plant
  • alter, remove or interfere with any grave or structure
  • hunt, catch or chase any bird or other animal or destroy or damage any bird's nest or bird's eggs.

This approval relates to but is not limited to:

  • temporary memorial: a wooden cross as a temporary memorial for a period not exceeding two years from the date of burial
  • headstone: the maximum allowable dimensions in a limited monumental lawn cemetery are 1220mm wide, 760mm high and 150mm deep
  • joint monuments: this is permissible for side by side graves, if it meets the height and depth dimensions of the single headstone
  • a tree, shrub or plant
  • a plaque or vase
  • a written inscription on a headstone or monument
  • a fence around a grave, or land reserved for a private grave.

No plant, equipment, or surplus materials may be placed on any adjoining grave or ground without the authorisation of the Manager.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, your application must:

  • be in an approved form
  • be accompanied by any specified documents
  • be accompanied by the required fees.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 Tasmania

Administering agency

Your local council

Contact details

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