Gather, reflect and share memories
Funeral venues and function rooms
Spending time with family and friends can provide comfort, connection and an opportunity to share memories. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger event, our team can help you find a suitable venue.
Find the right venue for your gathering
Our function rooms are located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, allowing guests to remain together after a service without the need to travel elsewhere.
| Gathering size | Springvale Botanical Cemetery | Bunurong Memorial Park |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Cedar, Birch, Oak, Redwood, Botanical, Eucalypt, Bamboo (65 standing) | Beckett, McCubbin, Streeton, Nolan and Storrier (40 seated, 70 standing) |
| Medium | Combine 2 small rooms (130 standing) | The Sanctuary (80 seated, 100 standing), combine 2 small rooms (80 seated, 140 standing) |
| Large | Combine 3-5 small rooms (195-325 standing) | Combine 3-5 small rooms (200 seated, 350 standing) |
Enquiries and bookings
Our functions team are here to assist you, please fill out the form below to make a booking.
Compare our function rooms and spaces
Hosting a gathering close to the funeral or memorial service can make the day simpler and more comfortable for family and friends.
Our function rooms, a short walk from funeral chapels and reflection spaces, are perfect for after-funeral or memorial gatherings. With modern facilities like speakers, a laser projector and screen, and laptop/mobile input options, we ensure a smooth event. Rooms can be combined for larger functions, offering flexibility to meet your needs.
Clarence Reardon Centre
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
The Clarence Reardon Centre has seven fully-equipped multi-purpose rooms for funeral and memorial services, corporate and more.
The Sanctuary
- Bunurong Memorial Park
This impressive multi-purpose venue, with corrugated metal exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows is partially suspended over Lake Australis.
Southern Aurora Centre
- Bunurong Memorial Park
Iconic Australian landscape artists have inspired The Southern Aurora Centre’s five contemporary fully-equipped multi-purpose rooms for any occasion.
Café Vita et Flores: Licensed café and florist
Located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, we offer seasonal dishes, hot coffee, and function catering.
Function menu and catering options
Our function menu
Food often plays an important role in bringing people together after a funeral or memorial service.
Our experienced chefs prepare a range of menu options to suit different tastes, cultures and dietary requirements, including menus inspired by Greek, Italian, Asian, Sri Lankan, and Indian cuisines. We also have low gluten, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Memorial gatherings and celebrations of life
Many families choose to hold a wake, memorial gathering or celebration of life following a funeral service.
Our venues provide welcoming spaces where family and friends can:
- Share memories and photographs
- Enjoy refreshments and meals together
- Honour cultural traditions
- Deliver speeches and tributes
- Display memorabilia and personal items
- Continue celebrating a loved one's life in a relaxed environment
Whether you're planning a simple afternoon tea or a larger catered event, our team can help create a gathering that reflects the person being remembered.
Frequently asked questions
Other services
Chapels and reflection spaces
Our spaces are suitable for funeral and memorial services of all sizes, featuring multimedia and live-streaming capabilities.
Café Vita et Flores: Licensed café and florist
Located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, we offer seasonal dishes, hot coffee, and function catering.
Springvale and Dandenong South Florist
Celebrate any occasion with flowers and gifts from Café Vita et flores in Springvale and Dandenong South.