Cemetery locations
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
Dandenong Community Cemetery
San Remo Cemetery
Sorrento Community Cemetery
St Kilda Cemetery
Wonthaggi Cemetery
Services
Burial options and services
A range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring personal, cultural, and religious preferences.
Cremation options and services
An enduring tribute urn or memorial for a loved one, available in various traditional and contemporary styles across our cemeteries.
Mausoleum options and services
Leave a legacy with elegant mausoleum spaces that provide contemplation and comfort for families and their loved ones.
Facilities
Crematorium services
Cremation witness viewing rooms
Funeral venues and function rooms
Chapels and reflection spaces
Memorial areas
Café Vita et Flores: Licensed café and florist
Springvale and Dandenong South Florist
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10 steps to planning a funeral
A guide based on the most frequently asked questions by families when planning a burial, funeral or memorial service.
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View cemetery fees for funeral or memorial services.
MyLifebook
With MyLifebook, an end-of-life guide, you can capture personal information and a record of your wishes to share.
What to do when someone dies
Find a funeral director
Funeral planning resources and guides
Compare cemetery and memorial pricing
Financial support for funeral planning
Popular flower arrangements for funerals
Community planning service
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We support the community with arranging and planning personalised burial, cremation, memorial and related support services.
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Planned construction works - Springvale Botanical Cemetery

23 September 2025

New Song He Yuan, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Planned Construction Works: Springvale Cemetery

Please note that planned construction works are now taking place at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. You can read more about these works below, or download a map of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.External site

Genista Shelters

Genista Shelters Repairs

Access to the Genista shelters is currently restricted while an assessment of the timber structure is underway.

Patron and staff safety is our priority, and access will be restored as soon as possible.

For any feedback or concerns, please contact our team.

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Say Their Name Remembrance Service 2025: Supporting community with Red Nose

13 May 2025

Supporting our community is at the heart of our work at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT). On Sunday 23 March 2025, our Community Care and Wellbeing (CCW) program team collaborated with Red Nose Australia to create a safe and welcoming space for community as part of Red Nose’s Melbourne Say Their Name Day remembrance service.

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Planned construction works - Bunurong Memorial Park

16 April 2025

Please note that planned construction works are now taking place at Bunurong Memorial Park. You can read more about these works below, or download a map of Bunurong Memorial Park.