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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.
Brighton General Cemetery
Cheltenham Memorial Park
Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
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Sorrento Community Cemetery
St Kilda Cemetery
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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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Pietà Mausoleum upgrade

20 July 2021

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The Pietà Mausoleum at Bunurong Memorial Park will be closed from Wednesday 4 August to Friday 6 August 2021, for carpet upgrades.

We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any enquiries about these upgrades, please contact usExternal site.

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