Father's Day
Father's Day at SMCT
Father's Day can be a meaningful and emotional time for many people. Whether you're remembering your father, grandfather, partner, son, brother, or another important father figure, we warmly welcome you to spend time in reflection, remembrance and connection at our memorial parks and cemeteries.
“A father’s love becomes a lifelong memory.”
“Those we love never truly leave us. They remain part of who we are.”
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose.”
For many families, visiting a memorial on Father's Day has become a cherished tradition. Some bring flowers, some share stories, while others simply spend a quiet moment in the gardens reflecting on the memories that continue to shape their lives.
You are not alone. Our spaces are here to support remembrance, reflection and connection with family, friends and community.
A meaningful Father's Day tradition
Each Father's Day, families from across Melbourne visit SMCT memorial parks and cemeteries to honour fathers and father figures who continue to be loved and remembered.
Over the years, visitors have marked the occasion in many different ways, from placing flowers and memorial tributes to spending time together in peaceful garden settings. These moments remind us that while loss changes over time, the bond we share with those we love remains.
Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, Father's Day can be an opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate a life well lived.
Planning your visit
If you're planning to visit one of our locations this Father's Day weekend, you may notice some temporary changes to visitor services.
To help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone, arrangements may include:
- Additional traffic management measures
- Updated operating hours to cafe and florist
- Temporary changes to parking or site access during peak periods
Please check individual location and service pages for the latest updates before your visit. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Father's Day flowers and memorial tributes
A floral tribute can be a meaningful way to honour and remember someone special on and around Father's Day.
Our dedicated florist can deliver fresh flowers directly to graves and memorials across SMCT locations at no additional delivery cost, please call (03) 8523 1690 or order online.
For Father's Day weekend deliveries, orders must be placed by Wednesday to help ensure delivery before Father's Day. At all other times of the year, flower deliveries require a minimum of 48 hours' notice. For urgent requests, please contact us directly and we'll do our best to assist.
Flowers can be delivered to memorials at:
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
- Bunurong Memorial Park
- Dandenong Community Cemetery
- St Kilda Cemetery
- Cheltenham Memorial Park
- Melbourne General Cemetery
Enquiries and orders
Phone: (03) 8523 1690
Minimum spend: $40
Father's Day delivery cut-off: Wednesday prior to Father's Day weekend
Standard notice period: 48 hours
Support and Resources
Father's Day can bring a mix of emotions, from gratitude and reflection to sadness and longing. If you need additional support, the following services may help:
SMCT Grief Support Grief AustraliaExternal site The Compassionate Friends VictoriaExternal site GrieflineExternal site
Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, support is available.
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