Discover the stories of Toowong Cemetery
Friends of Toowong Cemetery is a volunteer group dedicated to uncovering, researching and sharing the history of Toowong Cemetery and the people remembered here.
Heritage-listed Toowong Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Queensland. Its first burial was Governor Samuel Blackall, who was laid to rest here on 3 January 1871.
Explore his story, along with hundreds of others, and discover the people who helped shape Brisbane, Queensland and Australia.
For more than 150 years…
Toowong Cemetery has been part of the story of Brisbane.
Behind its gates are the graves of governors, politicians, artists, soldiers, pioneers, community leaders and thousands of other Queenslanders — each with a story of their own.
Our Volunteers…
research those stories, explore the cemetery’s history and heritage, and create resources to help everyone discover this remarkable place.
Whether you’re exploring Brisbane’s History…
tracing a family connection, looking for a grave, or simply curious about who is remembered here, there’s plenty to discover.
Explore Toowong Cemetery
Stories
Discover the people whose lives helped shape Brisbane, Queensland and Australia.
History
Explore the history, heritage and changing landscape of Toowong Cemetery.
Research
Find a grave, burial information, maps and other resources to help with your own research, like an index of the people in our stories.
Walks & Tours
Explore the cemetery through our self-guided walks or join one of our heritage tours.
Headstones
Discover the stories, symbolism and history written into the cemetery’s memorials.
including Queensland’s oldest headstones, and our archaeological digs.