Berrigan Shire Council has launched a new digital platform offering easy access to cemetery records and interactive maps for all four cemeteries across the Shire.
Developed in partnership with Chronicle, the Council says the platform preserves the rich history of local cemeteries while making it easier than ever for the public to explore and connect with local heritage.
Through the online system, users can:
- Search burial records and locate specific graves;
- Navigate directly to grave sites using GPS;
- Access drone imagery and headstone photographs;
- Explore interactive, easy-to-use maps of each cemetery.
Mayor, Julia Cornwell McKean said the initiative was a meaningful step forward in preserving local history and improving community access to important records.
“We’re delighted to launch this platform and offer a lasting resource for residents, historians, genealogists, and anyone with a connection to the region, Cemeteries hold important stories about our past, and this project helps us ensure those stories are preserved and accessible,” she said.
The Mayor said cemeteries provide a unique insight into local shared history, reflecting:
- Changing beliefs around death and remembrance;
- The social and economic development of the area;
- Personal stories of individuals and families across generations;
- Significant local and national events that shaped our communities.
The platform launch coincides with an update to the cemetery section of Council’s website, where further information is now available.
To explore the platform and learn more, visit https://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Parks-Pools-Public-Spaces/Cemeteries.
