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About us

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a public entity purposed with providing cemetery, cremation and related support services to the community on the government’s behalf.

As a Class A Cemetery Trust and public entity reporting to the Minister for Health, we guide families through the important decisions they face when someone dies. Since 2010, SMCT has proudly supported Victorians in their grief, operating under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (Vic).

We are dedicated to offering inclusive and accessible services to all Victorians.


 

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    Our organisation

    We believe that every person, regardless of their religion, culture or personal preferences should be able to honour and celebrate their loved one as they choose.

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    Work with us

    Unexpected, unique, interesting, and rewarding. It's a career beyond expectations.

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    SMCT Projects

    As caretakers of our cemeteries, we are regularly undertaking projects to maintain and restore our beautiful spaces and historical pieces.

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    Our service partners

    To effectively support our customers, we maintain close and collaborative working relationships with supporting business partners and organisations.

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    Our community

    Engaging with diverse cultural and religious groups helps us better support our community by aligning our memorial and burial areas with specific customs and traditions.

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    Events

    Coming together with the community can be a wonderful way to acknowledge, reflect and remember loved ones on special days.

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    Sustainability

    SMCT is committed to lessening its impact on the planet, continually in search of new and innovative solutions for the efficiency of resources.

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    Reconciliation at SMCT

    We unite to forge respectful relationships and deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and experiences.

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    Procurement

    SMCT arranges for the supply of goods and services to occur in line with the policies of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB). Find out more.