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Crematorium Services

Crematorium in Melbourne

At Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, we offer caring and respectful crematorium services to help families say goodbye in a way that feels right for them. Our crematoriums are located on-site at the cemetery, making it easier for loved ones to stay close during the farewell.

What is a crematorium?

A crematorium is a place where a person’s body is gently turned into ashes using heat. This process is done with care and respect, and in accordance with Australian regulations. Families can choose what to do with the ashes - keep them in an urn, scatter them in a garden, or place them in a memorial.

Springvale Botanical Cemetery Crematorium – white building located in the top right corner of the image, surrounded by serene landscaping.
Crematorium at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, visible as the white building in the top right corner.

Crematorium at Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Springvale Botanical Cemetery’s crematorium has been supporting Melbourne families with care and dignity since 1935. Located in peaceful gardens filled with flowers and trees, it offers a calm and respectful setting for saying goodbye. The crematorium includes private viewing rooms, and within walking distance - five chapels for funeral services with live-streaming available, and a wide range of memorial options such as rose gardens, scattering areas, and niche walls at this cemetery. Visitors can also enjoy the on-site café and florist, making it a welcoming space for reflection and remembrance.

Crematorium at Bunurong Memorial Park, grey building located below the lake on the left side of the image, surrounded by tranquil gardens.
Crematorium at Bunurong Memorial Park, shown as the grey building just below the lake on the left.

Crematorium at Bunurong Memorial Park

Bunurong Memorial Park’s crematorium was established in 1995 and is part of a modern, award-winning memorial park in Melbourne’s southeast. Surrounded by native plants, peaceful gardens, and water features, the crematorium offers a calm and welcoming space for families to say goodbye. The park won Gold in the 2018 Melbourne Design Awards for its innovative and inclusive design. The crematorium includes private viewing rooms and within walking distance - four reflection spaces, including one by the lake, with live-streaming available for services. 

Families can choose from a wide range of memorial options at this cemetery, such as rose gardens, scattering areas, and niche walls. A café and florist are also available on-site to support visitors during their time of remembrance.

What happens after cremation?

After the cremation, the ashes are placed in a standard crematorium urn if no urn has been purchased yet. Families can:

  • Keep the crematorium urn at home

  • Purchase a memorial urn through SMCT, for ashes transfer at no additional cost

  • Place the purchased urn in a memorial garden or wall

  • Scatter the ashes in a special place or dedicated scatter garden in the cemetery

  • Share the ashes among family members

Ashes in a standard crematorium urn from SMCT
Ashes in a standard crematorium urn

Plan ahead or enquire today

Whether you’re planning ahead or need help now, we’re here for you. If you would like further assistance, please contact 1300 466 904, or email enquiries@smct.org.au.

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Cremation options

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park

Discover flexible cremation options with SMCT, including traditional services, direct cremation, and personalised memorials. Honour your loved one with meaningful tributes across serene cemetery settings.