Children's burial and memorial options
When a child passes away, families are faced with decisions no parent ever expects to make. You can explore our children's memorial areas below or request information from our team when you're ready.
A special place to remember your child
Whether you need to arrange a burial now or are exploring options for the future, we're here to help. Across our memorial parks, we offer dedicated burial and memorial spaces for infants, children and adolescents, with caring support available every step of the way.
A special place to remember your child
On this page you can:
- Explore children's burial and memorial locations
- Learn about options for infants, children and adolescents
- Understand the arrangement process
- Find answers to common questions
- Request information from our team
How the process works
Making arrangements can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. Our experienced team can help you understand the options available and guide you through each step.
You do not need to visit immediately to begin exploring your options.
Step 1
Get in touch online to express interest or let us know how we can help.
Step 2
A dedicated team member contacts you to discuss your family's needs, preferences, faith or cultural requirements, and available options.
Step 3
If you choose to proceed, we'll guide you through the arrangements and next steps.
Children's memorial locations
Every child leaves a lasting mark on the people who love them.
We offer dedicated children's burial and memorial areas across Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park. Each location has its own character, memorial options and surroundings. Some areas are designed for children's burials, while others provide memorial options for families who have experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.
These peaceful areas are carefully maintained with compassion and respect, offering a place to visit, reflect and maintain a connection for years to come.
Explore the locations below to find the setting that feels right for your family, or request information from our team if you'd like guidance on the options available.
Avenue of Rainbows
- From $2,150^
This special resting place honours the joyful spirit of children, featuring a rainbow sculpture, colourful decorations, a cubby house, and a play area.
Burial options Children's graves
Garden of Eternal Light
- From $2,145^
This area has been sensitively designed with beautiful plantings and a small play area. These spaces are designed to be calm, gentle, and comforting, reflecting the innocence of the children they honour.
Burial options Children's graves • Adolescent graves
Al Bustan
- From $2,145^
Set within a vibrant green landscape, this Islamic area features beautifully maintained lawn graves and traditional Islamic tablet or standard plaque to honour their loved ones.
Burial options Lawn on beam graves • Children's graves
Culture & religion options Islamic
Gan Haneshama
- From $2,145^
This is a new area for the Jewish community, providing options for lawn graves, monumental graves, and cremation memorials.
Cremation memorials options Shrub positions
Burial options Headstone on beam • Monumental graves • Children's graves
Culture & religion options Jewish
Created with care for families
Watch how our children's memorial areas provide peaceful, thoughtfully maintained spaces where families can honour and remember their child.
Frequently asked questions
Need help now?
If you need to arrange a burial for a child or would like guidance on the options available, our caring team is here to support you.
Resources to support families
Grief is deeply personal, and every family's experience is different. You may find comfort in connecting with support services, remembrance events and resources created specifically for parents and families affected by child loss.
Children's Remembrance Service
Each year, we invite families to come together for our annual remembrance event and candle-lighting ceremony.
Children's Day
Join us each year for a remembrance service or event to honour and celebrate all children.
Memorial ideas for loss of a child
Explore meaningful ways to remember and celebrate your child's life, while creating opportunities for ongoing connection and remembrance.
Supporting community together: Miscarriage Information Support Service
Learn about support services, community initiatives and remembrance opportunities available to families affected by miscarriage and early pregnancy loss.
Creating space to acknowledge miscarriage and early pregnancy loss at Bunurong
- 23 May 2023
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is proud to announce our commitment to co-designing a memorial garden at Bunurong Memorial Park solely dedicated to miscarriage and early pregnancy loss.
- Events