Warning

This page contains images of desecrated graves and headstones that may cause distress. Viewer discretion is advised.

Return to Homepage

A redevelopment program — marketed by the misleading term “Cemetery Renewal” — is ongoing at Karrakatta Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Western Australia. The government agency responsible, the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, claims that redevelopment is “dignified” and “respectful” — but we think these photos prove otherwise.

Click on any image to enlarge


Thank you for scrolling through. If you’re just as upset by these images as we are, please help us by joining our fight.

We sincerely thank the late military researcher Sandra Playle for graciously donating many of these images to us.