A resting place among Australian bushland
Murrun Naroon
Murrun Naroon "Life Spirit" is a sustainable resting place for natural burial graves, surrounded by native trees and shrubs that attract local birds and wildlife.
Murrun Naroon Natural Burials
Murrun Naroon, located in the beautiful Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South, offers a serene final resting place for environmentally conscious individuals seeking natural burials in Melbourne. This natural burial ground is designed to blend with the surrounding landscape and provide a peaceful place for remembrance connected to nature.
Murrun Naroon Natural Burials
Natural burials at Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park
How loved ones are remembered
Even without traditional headstones, every burial location is carefully recorded and can be located for future visits. Families can discuss available memorialisation options with our team to ensure a lasting place of connection and remembrance.
What is natural burial?
Natural burial – also known as green burial – is a process which allows for the body after death to return to the earth in the most environmentally beneficial way possible.
The materials that are used for traditional burials are usually non-biodegradable. This means that they cannot be broken down by the action of living organisms. However, at a natural burial site all the materials that are used in the process are biodegradable, including biodegradable caskets or shrouds.
Not only are natural or green burials more environmentally friendly, but they also give people the ability to reconnect with the earth and the cycles of nature. The site of a natural burial is intended to blend in with the local environment as much as possible and is kept free of any items or plantings that are not native to the area.
What is natural burial?
Why natural burial may appeal to you
- Natural burial has a lower carbon footprint than traditional burial. It minimises environmental impacts, contributes to bushland regeneration, and supports native plants and wildlife.
- Natural burials allow for the option of having a green funeral.
- It is a simple and less formal process which removes some of the complicated decision-making around funerals and burial processes, including ceremony, coffin or casket, headstone, and floral arrangements.
- Natural burial sites are designed to blend in with the local environment – in the case of Murrun Naroon native bushland – which is appealing for those who aren’t inspired by traditional cemeteries.
- Natural burials complement those who wish to celebrate life by being in harmony with nature and natural processes and are suitable for people of many faiths and spiritual beliefs, or none at all.
Frequently asked questions
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If you'd like to learn more or discuss what might be right for you or your loved one, we invite you to book an obligation-free appointment with our friendly team.
Bunurong Memorial Park
Bunurong Memorial Park is a visionary and inspiring place of remembrance within an Australian native parkland. Accented by rich textual elements, sculptured and integrated waterways, it is an enduring landscape enhanced by seasonal colour and abundant birds and wildlife.
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