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  1. Denis McCormack’s story: Finding a forever resting place for your loved ones

    • Melbourne General Cemetery

    ‘There’s a feeling that you’re in the present but you’re also in a sacred place,’ Denis reflects.

    • Customer stories

  2. 5 things you need to know when planning your own end-of-life care

    End-of-life planning involves making decisions about the type of medical treatment you would like to receive if you become seriously ill or incapacitated and unable to make your own decisions.

    • Planning

  3. Spotlight on Louise

    Meet our General Manager for Marketing, Louise, and learn about her experiences in the Enterprise Leadership Program and her surprise interest in dinosaurs.

    • Careers at SMCT

  4. Reflection by the lake: In memory of Delores Stanley

    • Bunurong Memorial Park

    “We’ve come here tonight to celebrate and bring all our food because we wanted to sit with her [Delores] and celebrate tonight,” she says.

    • Customer stories

  5. Women’s History Month: Celebrating the women of our cemeteries

    By looking back at the innovative women of the past, we can use their successes and their places in history to help us envision what women’s rights and gender equality looks like to us in 2023 and beyond.

  7. A student’s journey: reflections on a year at SMCT

    My biggest takeaway from a year as a Communications Officer at SMCT is how it’s changed my perspective on the things that matter most in my career.

    • Careers at SMCT

  8. Life planning for yourself or a loved one

    Whether you're planning ahead or managing arrangements after a passing, understanding key roles and rights is essential.

  9. 10 things SMCT employees wish everyone knew

    We thought we’d quell some curiosity by sharing the top ten things SMCT employees have told us surprised them about working in the industry, or that they wish everyone knew about working at SMCT (Spoiler: it’s not what you might expect!).

    • Careers at SMCT

  10. Popular flower arrangements for funerals

    Your choice of tribute can be elaborate or simple, a personal tribute, or simply a token of respect. With that in mind, choosing the right flower and arrangement is worth a moment of careful consideration.

    • Flowers

  11. Meet the Revolve team: Katie Ward and Chris Gelley

    Revolve, the project replacing our current Customer (CCEMS) and Finance (ACCPAC) systems, is on our minds and in our calendars.

    • Careers at SMCT

  12. Meet the Records and Archives team

    They’re hidden amongst piles of old books and history, at both Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Melbourne General Cemetery. Their work is unique and engaging, however not widely known, quite like the stories they discover.

    • Careers at SMCT

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