The cemetery reflects the traditions of many cultures, including the Italian community, many of whom were pioneers in the area. There is also a special section for the Chinese community with a classic pagoda to mark the entrance to this section.
Most graves will accommodate three adult burials and an unrestricted number of cremated ashes.
Funeral Protocol
People attending a funeral at Midland Cemetery should wait at the main entrance until the funeral cortege arrives.
Burials
Show moreDenominational Areas
Midland Cemetery offers general burial areas as well as 13 special religious or ethnic sections. These include Baptist, Lutheran, Salvation Army and Wesleyan.
Chinese Pagoda
The Chinese community also has a strong association with Midland and has built a traditional Chinese Pagoda to mark the entrance to their section at the cemetery.
Memorials
Show moreA memorial plays an important role for those left behind and future generations to come. It is a place of focus. A place to reflect. A place to visit. A fitting tribute and a site of import for future generations.
A memorial should be genuinely special. Whether a big plaque or a small plaque, a seat, a tree, a rock; the range of memorials available at metropolitan cemeteries is as diverse as the community for whom memorial gardens are established to serve.
Memorials selection appointments are complimentary and involve a short visit to the cemetery grounds with one of our staff members who will assist in locating a preferred memorial and will then guide you through finalising the inscription (i.e. wording) for the plaque. Prior to the appointment, many families have found visiting the cemetery or memorial park and having a wander through the grounds to be beneficial, as is having read the Memorial Selection Guide below. By doing this you will be able to advise our staff of your preferences. Please contact our offices to arrange a time for a selection appointment. We recommend allowing approximately one hour for your appointment. Most families prefer to send several family members to their selection appointment and we welcome this.
There is a wide range of memorial options available at Midland Cemetery. All memorial areas are non-denominational and the following options are available in areas such as Jarrah Walk and Swan View.
Garden Ground Niche
The Garden Ground Niche is a larger size memorial that has been a popular memorialisation choice for many families, and is available in a variety of gardens at Midland Cemetery. Memorial plaques are generally set along the edges of native garden beds.
Reflection Wall
Nestled within the bushland of Jarrah Walk at Midland Cemetery, the limestone Reflection Wall offers the peaceful surrounds of the Australian Bush in which to commemorate a loved one.
Tree of Life
Hand carved from the finest granite, the Tree of Life supports a number of bronze leaves each of which provides a heartfelt way to commemorate the life of a loved one within the native garden setting of Midland Cemetery.
Mausoleum
Show moreMidland Mausoleum
Located in the Swan Valley within the historic Midland Cemetery, the Midland Mausoleum is a unique place of beauty and dignity in which to honour and remember loved ones.
Having reached full capacity, there are no remaining crypts available for purchase at Midland Mausoleum. There are no current plans to extend the mausoleum or construct a second facility.
There are available crypts at the mausoleums at Karrakatta and Fremantle.
Families wishing to secure a crypt are advised to pre-purchase to avoid disappointment. Please contact Support Services to make an appointment.
Vaults
Below ground burial vaults are available at Midland Mausoleum for those who are seeking a below ground entombment option.
Further Information
For those with Italian or Croatian family members with limited English language skills, the Board has developed brief summary guides in both languages. These provide a broad overview of the mausoleums and can be requested via telephone or by downloading below:
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