Honouring and celebrating life is at the centre of everything we do
Services
We support you in honouring and celebrating your loved ones through compassionate and personalised cemetery services tailored to your needs. If you need help now, contact us to arrange end-of-life options.
Burial options
Burial optionsWe provide a range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring the personal, cultural, and religious preferences that make each farewell unique.
Cremation options
Cremation optionsFor those looking for cremation options that honour your loved one’s memory, creating a lasting tribute for loved ones and future generations to visit and reflect on.
Mausoleum options
Mausoleum optionsLeave a legacy with elegant and distinguished mausoleum spaces that provide contemplation and comfort for families and their loved ones.
Our cemeteries
We look after 11 cemeteries across southern metropolitan Melbourne and south-east Victoria.
Each location offers the community a beautiful sanctuary in which to honour and celebrate life.
Plan a funeral
Losing someone close is one of the most difficult human experiences. Amidst grief, making time-sensitive arrangements can be extra challenging. Here are some steps to get you started.
10 steps to planning a funeral
10 steps to planning a funeralOur practical guide to help families make funeral or memorial arrangements.
Find a funeral director
Find a funeral directorFind a local, SMCT registered Melbourne funeral director to suit your needs.
Pricing
PricingView the fee lists for each of our cemetery locations to explore memorial options and services available.
About SMCT
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a public entity that delivers cemetery, cremation, and related services to the community. We provide guidance and support to families making important, long-term decisions and arrangements when someone dies.
Our spaces and facilities
Chapels and reflection spaces
Our spaces are suitable for funeral and memorial services of all sizes, featuring multimedia and live-streaming capabilities.
Florist | Café Vita et flores
Celebrate any occasion with flowers and gifts from Café Vita et flores in Springvale and Dandenong South.
Function rooms
Our fully licensed venues serve culturally inspired menus prepared by our in-house chefs for memorial services and other events.
Café | Café Vita et flores
Located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, we offer seasonal dishes, hot coffee, and function catering.
Viewing rooms
If you choose to witness a cremation, our crematoriums offer viewing rooms for up to 20 people, providing a peaceful and intimate space.
Events and Programs
We warmly welcome you, your family and friends to our locations to celebrate the life of a loved one with various events, programs and new experiences.
Community Care & Wellbeing Program
We offer activities, events, tools, and resources, creating a safe space for people to connect and normalise conversations about grief and death.
Mother’s Day Picnic Lunch
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park
- 10 May 2025
The 2025 Mother's Day remembrance theme is "Warm Hugs." Join us in celebrating and honouring our Mothers.
- Events
Navigating Grief at Bunurong
- Bunurong Memorial Park
- 5 March 2025
Facilitated group discussion - Discuss the emotional, physical, and spiritual ways we can help to support ourselves during times of despair and sorrow.
Testimonials
"It was professional, but with an absolute human touch."
Helena D.
"We were very impressed with [the] facilities."
John G.
"The cemetery has beautiful grounds, a lovely café and talented florists."
Magi H.
"Quiet serenity and beautiful landscaped gardens. A place to cherish special memories of your loved one."
Elizabeth B.
Need support with planning?
If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.
