Established in 1890, facing Mt Sugarloaf, and set amongst native bushland, this cemetery is very popular with family historians and was the first established general cemetery in the Lake Macquarie area (having no specific religious denominations).
It has many examples of marble and granite heritage headstones from the late 1800’s to this day. Generations of pioneer West Wallsend Colliery families are buried in the cemetery.
On the left side of the cemetery as you walk through the gate, you will find a memorial for the burials of the unmarked gravesites for local infants and babies. There is no town water available; water is available from the tank, near the shelter at the entrance of the cemetery.
Information on obtained from: http://www.lakemac.com.au/services/cemeteries/west-wallsend
