Lismore City Council has expanded the number of burial plots available at its popular Tucki Cemetery.

Council’s Commercial Services Manager Kevin Trustum said a newly constructed concrete beam for the placement of plaques or memorials, similar to the Lismore Lawn Cemetery, allows for lawn burials and cremated remains.

“Many people are now deciding that they want a rural location as their, or their family member’s, final resting place, which is why we have increased the space available at Council’s Tucki Cemetery,” he said.

“Overlooking the hills and farms of Wyrallah area, the Tucki Cemetery provides memorial options for loved ones in a rural setting. 

“There are 48 new burials plots and 144 new spaces for cremated remains now available.”

The burial plots can be double depth to allow for the burial of two people in the same plot, similar to other Council cemeteries.

The cremated remains plots can be single or double.

The Memorial Beam will be planted with small natives over time.

Both burial and cremated remains memorial plots can be reserved in advance.

The cost of a burial plot at the Tucki Cemetery is $3,755.40 and $2,641.70 for a second interment, with a single cremation plot $1,252.70 and $1,802.70 for a double plot (2020/21 prices).