Winchester-East Road, Carnamah, Western Australia 6517
The Winchester site is a beautiful bush cemetery.
Stroll and reflect
I’ve always felt like cemeteries are like art galleries.
The environment is quiet and serene.
The shapes, decorations, and titles of the ‘sculptures’ (headstones) command you to look at them.
And all the while, the actual information on the headstones is always thought provoking… just like art is. The cemetery has been in operation since 1927 so there are many plots to view.
Blue and I have visited this cemetery many times now and we always appreciate its tranquility. It also boasts the most spectacular collection of banksia trees on the east side of the cemetery. They are glorious and the bees who spend time there provide a delightful soundscape.
This may sound a bit crazy, but when we visit the cemetery, Blue and I always make sure to ‘visit’ Harry and Eunice Rowland. They originally owned the Carnamah house that Blue and I reside in, so in a unique way, they feel like family to us. xx
Just checking on Harry and Eunice.
By the way, the Carnamah Historical Society and Museum have collated a HUGE amount of information about those who are buried at the Winchester Cemetery. Click on the button below to access their free database.
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