Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

PROSERPINE LAWN CEMETERY

Is (1 of 3) cemeteries maintained & managed by the Whitsunday Regional Council.

Regarding further general information about Proserpine Lawn Cemetery -visit these websites:

• (CWGC) Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Find Cemeteries or Memorials; Proserpine Cemetery.
• (DVA) Department of Veterans' Affairs - Commemoration / Cemeteries or Memorials.
• Find A Grave; Proserpine Cemetery.
• Whitsunday Regional Council - Cemeteries; Proserpine Lawn Cemetery.

The Proserpine General Cemetery commenced being used in the late 1880's. In the early days of burials within Proserpine Cemetery, there was practically no order used in burials apart from the segregation of the Catholics and Protestants. The weather apparently dictated the location of many burials. If the burial occurred during the "wet" season, they took place in the northern section of the cemetery, while during the dry season; they were able to be carried out in the southern area. Babies were buried wherever there was space, between graves, etc. Many of these are now considered missing.

Many sections were divided, suicides were not allowed inside the gates, miniority groups were to be buried next the the fence surrounding property. There is now a road there and many believe graves to be under the road.