Fees

Cemetery Trusts are expected to set fees that are consistent, transparent, affordable and align with community expectations. In setting fees, cemetery trusts must consider the costs of operating and managing the public cemetery they are responsible for and the costs of maintaining the cemetery in perpetuity. Revenue raised funds current operational costs, repairs or replacement of cemetery facilities and equipment, and financial reserves for future operations.

Cemetery Trusts have the power to set fees for the products and services they provide to the community. The fees must be approved by the Health Department Secretary and subsequently published in the Victorian Government Gazette. An annual CPI increase of approved cemetery trust fees of $50 or more that exist on 1st February each year occurs and cemetery trusts are advised by the Health Department.