Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium

Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium

Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium is an active cemetery that offers a range of burial options, including new gravesites. Offering a peaceful and natural setting for remembrance, Pinnaroo Cemetery ensures your loved one’s legacy is preserved with dignity. Established in 1962 at Bridgeman Downs on Brisbane's northside, it's about 30 mins from the city. The grounds sit alongside a scenic watercourse and are surrounded by lush bushland, creating a peaceful natural habitat that is home to a variety of native wildlife.

Available Facilities and Services at Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium

Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery ashes wall - image BCC

• Memorials for Ashes:  Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium offers memorial gardens and walls to house your loved one’s ashes. Garden settings and memorial wall options include:

• Native gardens
• Granite gardens
• Kerbed gardens
• Niche wall sites.

• Cremations: If you require a private church or facility funeral, the funeral director will transfer the coffin to the crematorium, as most cremations take place following the service. Ashes will be ready for collection or placement in a memorial site within 2-3 days. For those who are unable to attend, live streaming of funerals is available.

• Chapel Services: The on-site, open-plan memorial chapel is suitable for all types of funeral services and appropriate for people of all religions and ethnicities, accommodating up to 85 seated guests and 40 standing guests. TVs and audio-visual equipment for DVDs, music and still images are available on request

• Garden of Remembrance: The Queensland Garden of Remembrance is within the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery. Operated and maintained by the Office of Australian War Graves, the garden has a capacity for 45,500 plaques.

• Returned Service Areas: The cemetery offers designated areas for Returned Service personnel and their spouses. This includes lawn graves and walls for ashes.

• Catering and Reception: After the funeral, you may choose to gather and remember your loved one in a calm, respectful setting. We provide a selection of high-quality food accompanied by hot and cold beverages. Pinnaroo can cater for and accommodate up to 100 guests, with an indoor area suitable for 40 guests and an undercover outdoor area for 60 guests.

Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium Burial Choices

• Gravesite can accommodate 2-3 burials, and ashes can also be interred in the grave.
• Plaques for lawn beam burials are to be ordered through the Council. Families can place bronze, glass, or steel plaques set on a concrete or granite base
• Burial plots are available for purchase when required for immediate arrangements.
• Funeral services may be conducted graveside, within the cemetery chapel, or at a private church or alternative venue of your choice.
• Cremation ashes can be placed in native or granite memorial gardens, or a column or wall niche

Plaques & Lawn Grave Memorials

Because Pinnaroo Cemetery follows a lawn-style memorial design, upright headstones are not permitted. This approach creates a consistent, open landscape that is easier to maintain and provides an uncluttered environment for reflection. Within these guidelines, memorial plaques become the primary way to honour a loved one, making thoughtful design and craftsmanship especially important. The dedicated stonemasons at MMS Memorials carefully craft:

• Bronze, stainless steel, and glass plaques
• Granite and concrete base installations
• Memorial stones
• Fully compliant lawn beam memorials
• Custom sizing and layout to meet council regulations

Memorial bronze plaque on granite base

Memorial Restoration & Refurbishment

Over time, plaques may naturally fade, weather, or become worn due to exposure to sun, rain, and general environmental conditions. Even high-quality materials such as bronze or granite can gradually lose their original contrast, with lettering becoming less defined or surface finishes appearing dulled. At MMS Memorials, we provide comprehensive care and restoration to ensure your memorial and grave marker remain respectful and well-presented for years to come.

Why Choose MMS Memorials for Guidance and Support?

MMS Memorials understands that navigating cemetery requirements can often feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. Our team is here to support families every step of the way, providing clear guidance and handling the process with care and compassion. We create timeless memorials that comply with cemetery regulations, ensuring each tribute is both respectful and deeply meaningful. We offer:

• Fully customised memorial solutions that honour every life uniquely
• Liaising with Brisbane City Council for approvals
• Ensuring compliance with Pinnaroo regulations
• Providing clear quotes and design consultations
• Managing installation from start to finish
• Local experience working specifically with Pinnaroo Cemetery
• Personal, compassionate service during difficult times

MMS Memorials are just a phone call away and ready to support you during your time of need. Reach out to us on 07 3265 5433  or submit our online memorial quote request form.

Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium Opening hours

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm

Visiting hours: 6 am - 6 pm daily

Gates are unlocked and locked each day.

More information can be found on the Brisbane City Council website - Pinnaroo Cemetery and Crematorium