THE operations and administration of the Wallan cemetery is now in the hands of Remembrance Parks Central Victoria (RPCV), with a service agreement made with Wallan Cemetery Trust from October 28 onwards.
RPCV Chief Executive Officer Lauretta Stace said the agreement would provide continuity for families while creating new opportunities for the cemetery’s future.
“RPCV acknowledges the dedicated custodianship of this cemetery by the Wallan Cemetery Trust and its volunteers, whose service has helped preserve this important place of remembrance,” she said.
They will continue to work with members of Wallan Cemetery Trust to ensure all interment records are transferred to RPCV in a timely manner. It has organised general grounds maintenance and digital mapping of existing burial plots. Families can contact RPCV directly to discuss their needs or to make enquiries about the cemetery and the burial and memorial services that are provided.
RPCV says it looks forward to engaging with the local community in the coming months to discuss future plans for Wallan cemetery. This includes a formal transfer of the management of Wallan cemetery to RPCV that will be authorised by the Victorian Minister for Health.
