The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board took over administration of Guildford and Midland cemeteries from the Shire of Swan in 1989. All available records have been included in our system however, it is believed that some records are not complete.
Obtain an Historical Application
Show moreThe Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is able to supply original Funeral Application Forms for records over 25 years old. (Note: This service may be limited for records relating to Fremantle Cemetery)
This service is used by genealogists and anyone wishing to research their family tree. The form contains information such as:
- Last address of the deceased
- Name of the funeral director
- Date of the funeral
- Date of death
- Age of deceased
- Name of the applicant for the funeral
- Name of any clergy officiating.
To purchase a Funeral Application Form, complete the Request for Funeral Application(PDF, 33.1KB) and return it to us.
Please forward the request form by post to:
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
PO Box 53
Claremont WA 6910
Australia
Purchase a Photo Request
Show moreIf you’re researching your family tree or simply want to complete your family photographic records, the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board can provide photos of the memorial or headstone of a loved one.
Photos are available in digital format or as standard-size photographic prints.
Photos of headstones taken prior to Cemetery Renewal are provided free of charge to family members.
Photos that require our staff to visit the grounds to acquire the image will incur a fee.
Each purchase of a photograph will include a shot of the entire gravesite and, if available, a close up of the headstone bearing the inscription requested.
Please note: there may not be a headstone on the grave you have requested. We will not know this until we visit the gravesite. For this reason the fee is not refundable if there is no headstone.
To purchase photographs complete the Request for Photograph Form(PDF, 86.2KB) and return it to us.
Please forward the completed request form by email to mcb@mcb.wa.gov.au or post to:
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
PO Box 53
Claremont WA 6910
Australia
Genealogy Information
Show moreIn addition to the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board name search there are a number of excellent resources that may assist with Western Australian genealogy research.
State Library of Western Australia
State Records Office of Western Australia
Family History Research and Archives
Registrar General’s Office
Website
Telephone: (08) 9264 1555
Office of Australian War Graves
Australian War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
National Archives of Australia
National Library of Australia
East Perth Cemetery
National Trust of Western Australia
Telephone: (08) 9321 6088
Albany Cemetery Board
Telephone: (08) 9844 7766
Bunbury Cemetery Board
Website
Telephone: (08) 9721 3191
Geraldton Cemetery
Telephone: (08) 9921 2707
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cemetery Board
Telephone: (08) 9091 1693
Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.
Website
Telephone: (08) 9271 4311
Other WA Cemeteries
WA cemeteries are generally administered by the Local Shire. The website of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has links and contact details.
In addition, cemeteries which belong to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of WA (CCAWA) can be found on the CCAWA website.
Burials Outside Proclaimed Cemeteries
Detailed information and policy about burials on land outside of proclaimed cemeteries is available on the Department of Local Government website’s Cemeteries + Burials page.
