Honouring and celebrating life
Here when you need us, every step of the way.
Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating loss. Whether you're making arrangements now or planning ahead, we're here to provide guidance, support and clear options at every stage.
These three simple steps can help you get started. For more detailed information, explore our step-by-step funeral planning guide.
Step 1: Decide how to say goodbye
Step 1: Decide how to say goodbyeWhether through a chapel service, graveside ceremony, personal viewing or wake, each farewell offers an opportunity to honour a unique legacy and life lived.
Step 2: Choose a place of remembrance
Step 2: Choose a place of remembranceWe can help you find a resting place that honours your loved one’s wishes, cultural and religious beliefs, creating a place where memories can be cherished forever.
Step 3: Find a funeral director
Step 3: Find a funeral directorFamilies may choose to arrange the funeral themselves or seek support from a funeral director including care for your loved one, transport, documentation and service planning.
Need personalised support?
Our experienced team can help you understand burial, cremation and memorial options, answer your questions, and guide you through the next steps.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment please call us.
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Our services
We support you in honouring and celebrating your loved ones through compassionate and personalised cemetery and memorial 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.
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Set across a sweeping 169 hectares of landscaped gardens, Springvale Botanical Cemetery is one of Australia’s most beautiful places to honour life.
Bunurong Memorial Park
Contemporary and distinctly Australian, the award-winning Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South is designed to honour and celebrate life for all communities.
Melbourne General Cemetery
The first Victorian cemetery designed as a public park, known for its central location, notable interments, heritage-listed Gate House, and Prime Ministers’ Garden.
Brighton General Cemetery
One of Melbourne’s oldest and most significant cemeteries featuring garden-style design, 100km of bricked roads and a centrepiece gate lodge.
Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
The first cemetery to be established in the bayside area, featuring classical design details, established trees and landscaped gardens are adorned by monuments.
Dandenong Community Cemetery
Established in 1857, characterised by its heritage brick office building, monuments, lawns and gardens and established gum trees.
Cheltenham Memorial Park
Established in 1933, Cheltenham Memorial Park is characterised by its ‘grid’ arrangement of roads and pathways, extensive lawns, monuments, ornate gazebos and mausolea.
Sorrento Community Cemetery
Established around 1886, Sorrento Community Cemetery is a peaceful beachside space for families to honour their loved ones on the Mornington Peninsula.
San Remo Cemetery
Located in the Southern Victoria coastal town of San Remo, this picturesque cemetery was established in 1880.
Wonthaggi Cemetery
Located in the largest town in South Gippsland, Wonthaggi cemetery includes a historically significant war memorial.
St Kilda Cemetery
Established in 1855, St Kilda Cemetery is known for notable interments and 18 acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens. A peaceful space for reflection in an iconic suburb.
What's on at SMCT
Limited release of new grave sites at Cheltenham Memorial Park
- 29 May 2026
Discover a limited release of newly available grave sites at Cheltenham Memorial Park, offering families a rare opportunity to honour loved ones in a historic and peaceful Melbourne setting.
Sunday Roast
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
- Multiple dates
Enjoy our rotating Sunday roast menu every Sunday from 12pm at Springvale Cafe Vita et flores.
- Cafe
Planned price updates from 1 July 2026
- 8 May 2026
From this date, SMCT’s prices and service fees will increase by 3.1%. We’re adjusting our prices in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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 customer feedback
"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.