The State Government has overall responsibility for the operation, rules and regulations concerning cemeteries as cemeteries are generally located on Public Land.

Cemetery Trusts can have up to eleven members including a chairperson. The Trust meets monthly except in January. Items of business include correspondence, finance, sextons report, budgets and planning.

The Trust employs staff. These include a Sexton/Maintenance Officer who is responsible for grave digging and grounds maintenance, maintenance staff and a Secretary who is responsible for the administration of the Trust, record keeping, plaque orders and public enquiries.

The main source of income is from burials and plaque sales with the occasional government grant for special projects. Donations are occasionally received from service clubs and individuals.

Vacant positions on the Trust are advertised in the local press and are for a period of up to five years.