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What to do when someone dies

Immediate assistance

Step by step guidance and support information for what to do first

Organise a funeral or memorial service

Information on our Chapel and Reflections Cafe facilities at Worrigee

Attend a funeral or memorial service

General guidance on what to wear, bring and do at a service within the Shoalhaven

Collect ashes

Learn what's required when collecting ashes and options for what to do with them

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Walawaani (welcome),

Shoalhaven City Council recognises the First Peoples of the Shoalhaven and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Walawaani njindiwan (safe journey to you all)

This acknowledgment includes Dhurga language. We recognise and understand that there are many diverse languages spoken within the Shoalhaven.

Connect with us

Give us a call or send us an email at smglc@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.

(02) 4429 5788

Postal address
P.O. Box 42 Nowra, NSW, Australia, 2541

Visit the office

Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens and Lawn Cemetery
349 Worrigee Road, Worrigee 2540

Open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and public holidays.

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