COUNCIL’S ONLINE CEMETERY MAPPING TOOL LAUNCHES
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) has launched its new online cemetery mapping tool, Memorial Mapper.
The mapping tool allows users to search historical records related to gravesites and locate available plots for purchase in cemeteries managed by Council.
Historical data is currently available for Dubbo and Wellington cemeteries, however the data for all 22 DRC managed cemeteries is being collated and will be available in the future.
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black said the new platform will be of particular interest to historical societies and those wanting to know more about their family history.
“The data that Memorial Mapper contains has been carefully curated by our dedicated staff at Council and will allow users the opportunity to research gravesites online.
“History groups and individuals interested in the people interred at our cemeteries will find this platform incredibly helpful for their research as in the past they had to visit each cemetery individually,” Clr Black said.
Director Community, Culture and Places Craig Arms said Council’s Memorial Mapper is part of the larger cemetery improvement project.
“The launch of the Memorial Mapper complements other improvements we’ve made in the cemeteries space, such as the development of a cemetery management policy, cemetery process review, and the creation of our Draft New Dubbo Cemetery and Wellington Cemetery master plans, which are currently on public exhibition.
“Our cemeteries are an important part of our region, and these improvements will ensure they continue to meet and exceed the needs of our community,” Mr Arms said.
Residents can access Memorial Mapper via DRC&ME or by visiting www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Further information about the cemetery improvement project can be viewed at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/cemetery-improvement-project
Last Edited: 27 Oct 2025