St Luke’s Cemetery

St Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery is nestled behind the original Anglican Church In Brownsville (now used as a small hall) and the "newer" St Luke's Memorial Church in Prince Edward Drive, Brownsville.

The two century-old fig trees and well-maintained grounds make this a beautiful area. Although not the first cemetery in the Illawarra, our cemetery contains many early graves of pioneers. The earliest date mentioned is that of Lt. William Frederick Weston who died at West Horsley in 1826. Following his wife's death, a headstone was erected in the cemetery to commemorate them both.

The grave of Henry Osborne, in whose memory the church was built, takes pride of place behind the first church.

You will also find the graves of George Brown and William Beach who were both influential in our town. George owned an Inn and a windmill for milling wheat, was a farmer and won the contract to build the road between Figtree and Minnamurra. William represented our country in the sport of sculling/rowing.

A few years ago, William Beach's grave was renovated and he has a park named in his honour just down the road at Mullett Creek.

We still have graves and niches available for purchase in the Headstone Lawn section and in our Columbarium Walls. A headstone can be erected on an existing concrete beam once approval has been granted by the Cemetery Trust. Niches are sealed with a plaque in honour of the person interred.

Our Cemetery works within the bounds of the NSW Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013. Helpful documents for you to read through are linked here:

  • Interment Rights in New South Wales

  • Perpetual Interment Rights

As at 2022 Cemetery prices:

Columbarium Niche - $1,000.00*
Double Depth Grave - $4,500.00*

*Dapto Anglican Church Members receive a member discount.

Purchasing

Would you like to secure the Perpetual Right to a Grave or Niche in St Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery? Fill in this form and we’ll arrange a time to meet with you.