The closure of the Apple Tree Creek Cemetery to new burials resulted in the establishing of the Childers Lawn Cemetery in 1983.

The Apple Tree Creek Cemetery had historically catered to most burials across the Isis Shire until the Isis Shire Council decided space and convenience were issues and confined future burials at Apple Tree Creek to existing plot holders.

The Childers Lawn Cemetery was constructed on property off Huxley Road, just a few kilometres from the Childers CBD. Council had previously purchased the property from the Irrigation and Water Supply Commission in the mid-1970's.

The initial design incorporated 90 gravesites with infrastructure including gravelled carparks, reticulated water and landscaping. Council proposed a budget of $60,756 to fund development.

The Childers Lions Club later approached Council and was given permission to fund and establish a Columbarium (niche wall for cremated remains).

The cemetery accepted its first burial in March 1983.