Cemeteries Association of South Australia Inc.

In 2010, the Local Government (Cemetery) Regulations were revised and updated.

A major amendment to these Regulations was the addition of Clause 10, the requirement for a Plain English Statement.

The statement describes the terms and conditions for buying grave and memorial (ashes site) rights at a Cemetery.  This form must be completed and a signed copy of this document must be received by the cemetery before a grave or memorial can be used.

In conjunction with the Australian Funeral Director’s Association, a standardised Plain English Statement was developed for use throughout South Australia.

A copy of the standard Plain English Statement for cemeteries is provided here.

Plain English Statement pads are available form CASA at minimal cost. Please contact CASA to purchase a pad of Plain English Statement forms for your cemetery.

NOTE: A Plain English Statement form is only required to be completed for new burial and memorial leases.

Second interments in a grave or memorial position do not require the completion of a Plain English Statement form.