Western Australia Cremation Memorial, Perth
- Country Australia
- Total identified casualties 7 Find these casualties
- Region Western Australia
- Identified casualties from Second World War
- GPS Coordinates Latitude: -31.97188, Longitude: 115.80564
Please note:
The Western Australian Garden of Remembrance (GRM) and Dutch Annex precinct is currently closed to the public. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) made the decision to close this site due to serious safety concerns discovered over the structural integrity of the walls that make up the existing structures.
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) has commenced a phased program of works to redevelop and upgrade the site. The program of works will include the respectful removal of the plaques and ashes contained with the GRM and Dutch Annex, demolition of existing structures, the re-design of the GRM inclusive of community and broader stakeholder consultation, and the construction of the new GRM.
The Perth War Cemetery remains open.
Location information
This memorial is in Perth War Cemetery and commemorates seven members of the Australian Forces who were cremated at Karrakatta Crematorium, and their ashes either scattered or buried where permanent commemoration is not possible. It takes the form of a bronze panel bearing their names which is affixed to the wall of the building at the entrance to the war cemetery. The inscription on the panel reads:- 1939-1945 THE SERVICEMEN WHO ARE HONOURED HERE DIED IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA. THEIR REMAINS WERE CREMATED AND THE ASHES SCATTERED OR BURIED WHERE FULL COMMEMORATION CANNOT BE GIVEN