Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

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If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.

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Our services

We support you in honouring and celebrating your loved ones through compassionate and personalised cemetery and memorial services tailored to your needs. If you need help now, contact us to arrange end-of-life options.

Burial options

We provide a range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring the personal, cultural, and religious preferences that make each farewell unique.

Cremation options

For those looking for cremation options that honour your loved one’s memory, creating a lasting tribute for loved ones and future generations to visit and reflect on.

Mausoleum options

Leave a legacy with elegant and distinguished mausoleum spaces that provide contemplation and comfort for families and their loved ones.

Our cemeteries

We look after 11 cemeteries across southern metropolitan Melbourne and south-east Victoria.

Each location offers the community a beautiful sanctuary in which to honour and celebrate life.

Explore our locations

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Bunurong Memorial Park

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Two people walking past the entrance to Melbourne General Cemetery with a brick chapel in the centre between the gates — Melbourne General Cemetery

Tall trees scattered amongst headstones in lawn at Dandenong Community Cemetery — Dandenong Community Cemetery

Double rows of monumental graves as seen through tree leaves — Cheltenham Memorial Park

A big bush of purple lavender frames the view of gravestones in the hilly distance — Sorrento Community Cemetery

a field of yellow flowering ground cover shrubs with gravestones and large trees in the background — Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery

A road lined with blooming rose bushes on both sides, leading to a traditional brick building in the distance. — Brighton General Cemetery

A couple walking away into the distance along a gravel path, surrounded by lush green trees in a peaceful, natural setting. — San Remo Cemetery

Neat rows of lawn graves set in vast green lawn with a sunset view. — Wonthaggi Cemetery

Plan a funeral

Losing someone close is one of the most difficult human experiences. Amidst grief, making time-sensitive arrangements can be extra challenging. Here are some steps to get you started.

Learn more about planning a funeral

10 steps to planning a funeral

Our practical guide to help families make funeral or memorial arrangements.

Find a funeral director

Find a local, SMCT registered Melbourne funeral director to suit your needs.

Pricing

Discover funeral options and services available at each of our cemetery locations, including detailed product offerings and pricing.

About SMCT

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a public entity that delivers cemetery, cremation, and related services to the community. We provide guidance and support to families making important, long-term decisions and arrangements when someone dies.

Learn more about us

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What's on at SMCT

Honouring Mothers this Mother’s Day at SMCT

5 May 2026

This Mother’s Day, we invite families and visitors to spend time across our cemeteries and memorial parks as they honour mothers, grandmothers, carers and mother‑figures who continue to live on in memory.

Grief Retreat – Grieving Together

Springvale Botanical Cemetery
13 June 2026

Join us at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and take part in wellbeing activities, honour loved ones who have passed and connect with others. This is a day dedicated to those grieving a loved one.

Planned price updates from 1 July 2026

8 May 2026

From this date, SMCT’s prices and service fees will increase by 3.1%. We’re adjusting our prices in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Our customer feedback

"It was professional, but with an absolute human touch."

Helena D.

"We were very impressed with [the] facilities."

John G.

"The cemetery has beautiful grounds, a lovely café and talented florists."

Magi H.

"Quiet serenity and beautiful landscaped gardens. A place to cherish special memories of your loved one."

Elizabeth B.

Honouring and celebrating life is at the centre of everything we do