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An asian family standing together on a stone bridge adorned with a golden inscription, surrounded by leafy trees and a traditional pagoda in the background.
Song He Yuan, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Asian precinct

Springvale Botanical Cemetery features three beautiful locations for rest that have been designed with our community in mind.

Supporting you in a challenging time

When a family member or close friend has passed away, it can be very difficult to know what to do. Our team can help you understand your options and make the best - and right - decision for you and the one who has passed.

Select from the tranquil, garden-style setting of Song He Yuan, the contemporary, architecturally-inspired New Song He Yuan or Lotus Garden's seamless and gentle immersion into nature. Our team can guide you on options for burial services, cremations or other memorials. For more information, select from the below.

Burial options

Burial options

For those looking for traditional burial options, we offer a variety of different grave types to suit all personal, cultural and religious preferences.

Cremation Options

Cremation Options

A cremation memorial is a special way to celebrate a life and leave a lasting tribute for families, friends and future generations to visit and reflect.

Choose from three peaceful, elegant and premium locations

Springvale Botanical Cemetery features three beautiful locations for rest that have been designed with our community in mind. Song He Yuan is a picturesque Chinese garden setting designed under Feng Shui principles. New Song He Yuan takes a prestigious, contemporary approach, with majestic architecture and modern lines. And finally, Lotus Garden is a peaceful space where each resting place is immersed in nature, set alongside tranquil water.

Song He Yuan

With blossoms, grassy hills and botanicals reminiscent of home, Song He Yuan is a beautiful, contemplative place to reflect and remember. Ideal for individuals, families or couples, this setting features a limited number of prestigious family positions, along with many options for burial and cremation memorial.

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Song He Yuan, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

New Song He Yuan

New Song He Yuan provides a prestigious resting place, characterised by architecturally-inspired design and contemporary cultural references.

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New Song He Yuan, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Lotus Garden

Lotus Garden is a place of calm contemplation, where prestigious monumental graves are seamlessly complemented by a backdrop of vibrant green. With lush grass and tranquil water, this beautiful, exclusive setting is suitable for individuals, couples or small families wishing to rest close to nature.

A serene area scene featuring a curved water and rock feature surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

Map and directions

Song He Yuan, New Song He Yuan and Lotus Garden can be found on the map below.

For directions to each location via Google Maps, select the appropriate icon and click the arrow icon in the new window that opens up.

About Springvale Botanical Cemetery

The world-class Springvale Botanical Cemetery is widely regarded as Australia’s most beautiful cemetery, with 169 hectares (422 acres) of landscaped gardens. Established in 1901, Springvale Botanical Cemetery has continued to offer generations a peaceful and private setting to celebrate the life of loved ones.
 

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An asian family standing together on a stone bridge adorned with a golden inscription, surrounded by leafy trees and a traditional pagoda in the background.
Song He Yuan, Springvale Botanical Cemetery

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