While the cemetery itself is charming, I and my cousin have been unable to find any records giving the location of our grandfather's grave in WTC. The office was not staffed when we visited today (21.1.15) and the person who answered the phone could only refer us to the touch screen. This, however, gives no location for the grave we seek, and records our grandfather's d.o.d as 1999 instead of November 1946. Our grandfather, Francis Lymer Gratton, was a person of some fame in Adelaide as a music teacher, composer and conductor of the famous Thousand Voices Choirs. Not only can we not find any indicator of the location of his grave, but there is no online information, and the downloadable Records Search request does not seem to allow for this specific enquiry.

I wish there was some way of contacting Meredith Whitford. I can understand her disappointment. However, the database shows that Francis Lymer Gratton was cremated in 1946 and this is why a grave cannot be located. The office at West Terrace is never staffed as enquiries are handled by the Cemeteries Authority at Enfield. The staff there are helpful and very keen to help with enquiries either by phone or in person at Enfield. This is a wonderful historic site and well worth a visit for historical interest as well as family matters.

Yeah, it's not the same solo. I would return here on a tour as I would have gotten more details of famous SA names. Trying not to compare to Sydney. Even the plaquardes are too low on the ground and small font. RIP

Really enjoyed one of the self guided walks around the cemetery - free guide leaflets on the board just near the entrance. Some truly fascinating stories about the early days of Adelaide

Mavericks, Madness and Murder Most Foul!' - West Terrace Cemetery by Night Tour. Entertaining and a great way to hear the history of Adelaide’s west terrace cemetery residents.

The vibe here was absolutely dead, its almost like its a ghost town.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

A major historic resource with a significant ex-service section. Good touchscreen resource allows ready searches with print-out.

Na cmentarzu West Terrace znajduje się 197 grobów wojennych Wspólnoty Narodów z I wojny światowej i 78 z II wojny światowej.

Very large and historic place. A visit to the cemetery can help to better understand life and death.

Surprised that The Unknown Man/Somerton Man/ Tamam Shud is not listed as being buried here.

Travel back in time and visit the resting place of many notable south australians.

my coffin is pretty comfortable, visitors are quiet. can really rest in peace here

One of our favourite places to explore and investigate...T …

Really spooky, I only walked past but there is something about this place.

Creepy as all hell. Possible entities lurke beneath its dark age grounds.

I like this cemetery, it has a bike track through it and is peaceful.

Great after dark historical tour as part of Adelaide fringe.

walking around at night time and saw floating people

The night tour is fantastic, best of its kind.

Loved the themed walks available.

Very interesting and historic

Nobody like cemetery

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