Cemetery locations
Springvale Botanical Cemetery with spectacular gardens and roses is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Australia.
Contemporary Australian, this unique sanctuary in Dandenong South is designed to honour and celebrate life for all communities.
Melbourne General Cemetery, the first Victorian cemetery designed as a public park for the Melbourne community.
Services
A range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring personal, cultural, and religious preferences.
An enduring tribute urn or memorial for a loved one, available in various traditional and contemporary styles across our cemeteries.
Design a lasting memorial plaque with personalised wording, photos and symbols.
Facilities
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Preplan
A 10 step guide of the most frequently asked questions by families when planning a burial, funeral or memorial service.
View cemetery fees for funeral or memorial services.
Partner with us to secure dedicated graves through group purchase arrangements for your community, cultural or faith group.
Resources
Find information, guides and support to help you make informed decisions and honour loved ones in meaningful ways.
Find compassionate grief support and resources through our program. Explore dedicated activities and tools for your journey.
Explore SMCT’s clear, practical tips to help you choose a professional who will support your needs with empathy.
About us
We support the community with arranging and planning personalised burial, cremation, memorial and related support services.
We collaborate closely with various organisations to deliver our services for the community.
We engage with diverse representatives within our communities to help us respond to the needs of our evolving society.
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Learn the difference between grave size and interment depth. Understand single, double and triple graves, burial depths and interment allowances at SMCT.
Explore the main types of funerals held in Australia, from traditional services to natural burial, and what each option actually involves.
Burial plot costs vary widely depending on location and cemetery. Here's what drives the price, and how to find the real figure for yours.
Prepaid funeral plans and buying a cemetery plot in advance are different products. Here's what funeral pre planning with SMCT involves, and how to start.
A name search online can turn up conflicting details, or nothing at all. Here's how to find upcoming funeral services and attend, in person or online.
Learn the legalities and practical techniques for spreading ashes in Victoria, ensuring a respectful and dignified farewell for your loved one.
Moving through cremation with support. Our guide helps you understand each step as you honour a life well-lived.
Discover beautiful casket flowers, elegant casket sheaths, and personalised funeral flower arrangements in Melbourne for Springvale and Dandenong.
Find compassionate Christmas card message ideas for someone grieving. Thoughtful words to offer comfort and support during the holidays.
Regular plaque maintenance helps slow gradual aging and protect the plaque’s original beauty for many years.
Discover how SMCT supports grief and end-of-life planning in Melbourne. Learn about MyLifeBook, the Community, Care & Wellbeing program, and how planning ahead can ease emotional and financial stress for families.