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Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Springvale Botanical Cemetery with spectacular gardens and roses is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Australia.
Bunurong Memorial Park
Contemporary Australian, this unique sanctuary in Dandenong South is designed to honour and celebrate life for all communities.
Melbourne General Cemetery
Melbourne General Cemetery, the first Victorian cemetery designed as a public park for the Melbourne community.
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A range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring personal, cultural, and religious preferences.
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An enduring tribute urn or memorial for a loved one, available in various traditional and contemporary styles across our cemeteries.
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Leave a legacy with elegant mausoleum spaces that provide contemplation and comfort for families and their loved ones.
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Father's Day Remembrance Service 2019

2 September 2019

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Our Father’s Day Remembrance Service on Thursday 29 August was attended by more than 200 members of our community at Bunurong Memorial ParkExternal site as we honoured the fathers and father figures in our lives who are no longer with us.

The service included a photo montage of loved ones along with hanging a personal note of ‘Thoughts and Wishes’ and the lighting of a candle in remembrance of each father.

Following the service, community members connected over delicious food provided by our wonderful Café Vita et floresExternal site.

We sincerely thank our event partner, Templeton Family Funerals, as well as our team at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust for making this event so memorable for our community.

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On Monday 31 March 2025, we became aware of structural damage to a memorial wall at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.