Step into the past with Headstone Detectives – a guided walk through South Brisbane Cemetery for those curious about uncovering family stories, tracing ancestry, and understanding the secrets buried beneath the surface.

As we explore the cemetery grounds, you’ll gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of cemetery research – and discover how history, policy, and preservation have shaped what remains today.

Expect to uncover fascinating topics like:

📜 The cemetery’s early history — and its relocated graves
🪦 The 1970s Beautification Scheme and the headstones that vanished
🗺️ How to map and locate graves with confidence
🎖️ Government and war graves hiding in plain sight
🧾 The mysteries (and mistakes) of official cemetery records

…and how to find your way through it all.

After the walk, you’re welcome to stay for a hands-on information session where we’ll guide you through our records, help with individual grave searches, and answer your burning questions – perfect for family historians, genealogy beginners, or anyone who’s ever wondered who’s really buried beneath their feet.

All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.

Prices

• Single bookings: $10 per person.