Cemeteries
Renmark Paringa Council manages cemeteries in the towns of Renmark, Paringa and Lyrup.
Burial options for loved ones vary and include single or double depth burial plots.
Interment of cremated remains (ashes) is also available in any of Council's Memorial Gardens or Niche Walls.
For burial fees refer to Council's Fees and Charges below:
2026/2027 Cemeteries Fees and Charges
Council's Cemetery Officer is available to assist families in selecting the final resting place for their loved ones and can be contacted on 8580 3000 or email cemetery@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au
Renmark Cemetery
Renmark General and Lawn Cemeteries are located at 267 Arumpo Street, Renmark.
The Old Renmark Cemetery, the Niche Wall, the Rotary Memorial Garden and Lions Memorial Garden are located opposite at 53 Cucumunga Street, Renmark.
The Renmark Cemetery has lawn, memorial garden and niche wall sites available.
Paringa Cemetery
Paringa Cemetery is located at 201 Murtho Road, Murtho and has old (traditional), lawn, memorial garden and niche wall sites available.
Lyrup Cemetery
Lyrup Cemetery is located at 129 Weaver Road, Lyrup and has old (traditional) and niche wall sites available.
Cemeteries Search
You can use the cemeteries search to find burials within the Renmark Paringa Council district and statewide: Cemeteries Search Form
Memorial Seats and Plaques
Memorial seats and plaques are available for purchase by families, in memory of a loved one. Council supply a plaque that is fitted to the seat with wording that is given by the applicant.
An application for a memorial plaque and/or seat will be considered by Council to commemorate:
- An individual who was a member of the Renmark Paringa community and made a significant contribution to the cultural, political, sporting or social life of the community, and
- Placement of the memorial would benefit the community in acknowledging that individual.
Further details regarding the procedure can be found in the below application form:
Application for a memorial seat and plaque
Renmark Cemetery History Trail
The Renmark Cemetery History Trail offers a respectful look into the lives of the town’s early settlers. Established on land set aside by the Chaffey Brothers, it remains Renmark’s first and oldest burial ground. Many early graves, especially along Arumpo Street, are unmarked but hold deep historical significance.
This trail reflects the hardships of early life, where sunstroke (then called Thematic Fever), river drownings, and limited medical care claimed many lives - particularly children.
In 2024, Renmark Cemetery joined The Headstone Project SA, which ensures World War One veterans in unmarked graves are honoured with official headstones. Sixteen local veterans have now received lasting recognition.
About the booklet:
- Historical facts supplied by Heather Everingham
- Signage by Visual-Link
- Erection of signs by The Lions Club of Renmark
- Original booklet prepared by Miriam McLean
Renmark Paringa Council prepared the Renmark Cemetery Trail booklet to help acknowledge the rich history within the cemetery, which is under the care and control of council. This booklet is version 3 (October 2025) of the Renmark Cemetery History Trail.