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History

The cemetery opened in 1962 and the crematorium, chapel and function room opened in 2002.

Burial and cremation options

Unlike many cemeteries in Brisbane, Pinnaroo is still open with new burial sites available. The cemetery offers lawn and lawn beam memorials, but not traditional headstones. Ashes can be placed in niches, or buried or scattered in gardens.

Notable people

Notable people buried at Pinnaroo include: * Peter Byrne, politician * William Carter, politician * Sir Raphael Cilento, Australian medical practitioner and public health administrator * Lady Phyllis Cilento, Australian medical practitioner and journalist *

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References

External links

* * {{Cemeteries in Queensland, state= collapsed Cemeteries in Brisbane 1962 establishments in Australia