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  1. From refugee to respected gardener: celebrating 40 years with Quynh at SMCT

    For 40 years, General Hand Quynh Pham has been a familiar face in the beautiful gardens of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT), where many families visit to reflect and remember their loved ones.

    • Careers at SMCT

  3. How to write a meaningful sympathy card message

    Finding the right words to offer support, comfort and empathy can be a difficult and emotional experience. Different words may be needed at different times and occasions. A sympathy card message should be brief, offer support if you have the means to do so, and include something personal like a memory.

  4. We All Need a Little More Kindness in Our Day

    Kindness is especially meaningful during times of grief, stress, or uncertainty. A thoughtful gesture can offer comfort, connection, and hope - often when it's needed most.

  5. 10 ways to cope with your loved one's first anniversary of death

    Small things like a song or a memory trip us up, and then there’s the big one—your loved one’s first anniversary of death.

  6. Taking talent to the (tree) top at SMCT

    Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) proudly presented its Building Talent Award to Operations Leader in Horticulture and Arboriculture Chris Hewitt at their 2024 SMCT Awards. With 23 years of service, Chris’ long tenure and loyalty have profoundly shaped the organisation.

  7. Embracing normality during grief: How the Start Family honour Matthew Start

    • Bunurong Memorial Park

    Phill and Sharon Start, share with us their experience after losing their eldest son, Matthew ‘Starty’ Start, to bowel cancer in 2016.

    • Customer stories

  8. Bringing back the tradition of cemetery picnics

    • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park

    Cemeteries made the perfect location for picnics as they consisted of rolling hills and gorgeous green fields that stretched into the horizon.

  10. Keeping their memories close: Memorial ideas for the loss of a child

    Everybody’s experience with grief is different, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. However, finding positive ways to remember and honour your child may help as you gradually adapt to this change.

  11. Home is where the heart is present – Te Okatai’s Story

    • Bunurong Memorial Park

    Te “Tai” Okatai’s grief and healing journey has not been easy as she continues to learn how to navigate the loss of her husband, best friend, and confidante, Musician Tom Lindsay.

    • Customer stories

  12. How to support a grieving colleague

    Supporting your grieving colleague can help make a very difficult time easier, but it can be very hard to know what to say or how to help. These are our tips.

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