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Scenic area at Bunurong Memorial Park with family memorial trees by the lake, surrounded by native plants and tranquil water views
The Glades, Bunurong Memorial Park

Burial options

Our cemeteries offer various grave types and depths for individuals, couples, or families, with the option to inter or bury ashes. Purchasing a grave location grants you the right to inter there.

Lawn grave

Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Bronze plaques set on granite bases rest within cared for lawn areas. A simple, tasteful burial option.

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Lawn graves in the Seasons section of Bunurong Memorial Park, Melbourne, surrounded by manicured gardens and peaceful natural scenery
Seasons, Bunurong Memorial Park
Neatly lined young trees in square plots on a manicured lawn, set against a backdrop of mature trees
The Quay, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Headstone grave

Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park

This grave type features an inscribed upright marble or granite marker at the head of the grave, a classic choice.

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Headstone graves at Bunurong Memorial Park, Melbourne, surrounded by a neat forest
Bunurong Memorial Park
A Jewish gravestone inscribed with a Star of David, dates of birth and death, and the words "Loved and adored husband," set in a peaceful cemetery.
Sukkat Shalom, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Monumental grave

Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park

Usually divided to designate religion or nationality and allows a choice of headstone or monument memorial which covers the entire grave area.

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Monumental grave at Bunurong Memorial Park, Melbourne, surrounded by neat gravel paths
Bunurong Memorial Park
A peek of a row of Monumental graves through green tree leaves
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
A neat row of Monumental graves at Bunurong Memorial Park
Bunurong Memorial Park

Natural burial

Bunurong Memorial Park

Natural burials, or green burials, minimise environmental impacts and support bushland regeneration within Bunurong Memorial Park's beautiful native bushland.

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Natural burial rock marker beneath a large tree in a memorial park, with a single flower placed in front as a tribute
Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park
Sunny landscape for natural burial with a large rock amid tall grass and native bushes.
Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park
Sunny natural burial landscape featuring a large memorial rock surrounded by tall grass, native Australian bushes, and open sky
Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park
Natural burial rock marker beneath soem tree leaves
Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park
Natural burials area at Bunurong Memorial Park featuring native Australian bushes, landscaped with boulders and mature trees
Murrun Naroon, Bunurong Memorial Park

Frequently asked questions

Other service options

A small stone chapel with a red-tiled roof is surrounded by trees and shrubs on a sunny day. A path lined with cremation plaques leads towards the entrance.

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.

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Mausoleum options

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery +3 other locations

Built to provide an enduring place of rest where descendants can visit and honour family members for generations to come.

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Costs and how to compare prices

Costs will depend upon the memorial location within the cemetery and the type of memorial option chosen.

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If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.

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