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From tombstones to TripAdvisor reviews

15 August 2017
From tombstones to TripAdvisor reviews

Why cemeteries have become a walk in the not-so-grave yard

Lanee Lee spends a lot of time wandering cemeteries around the world reading what’s on tombstones and enjoying these peaceful, artistic parklands. She even has a blog documenting over 150 of the world’s must-see memorial destinations called Cemetery Travel. Far from being morbid, Lee explains how cemeteries can be beautiful travel destinations in a Travel + Leisure article that lists 19 of the world’s most beautiful cemeteries to add to your next vacation’s list of places to visit.

Waverley Cemetery
The beautiful Waverley Cemetery, perched on top of the cliffs at Bronte, is notable for the views and Victorian and Edwardian monuments.

Keep your eyes open for Australia’s Waverley Cemetery which gets a nod. Judging by the TripAdvisor reviews Waverley and other cemeteries now receive, it's clear that whether for historic or aesthetic reasons, cemeteries are in.

So if you want to check out some truly beautiful cemeteries right here in Melbourne, then wander through, or take a guided tour of, the iconic Melbourne General, historic Brighton General, and scenic Springvale Botanical cemeteries, or any one of the memorial parks cared for by SMCT.

Beautiful Springvale Botanical Cemetery lives up to its name
Beautiful Springvale Botanical Cemetery lives up to its name
Angel in the trees at Melbourne General Cemetery
Angel in the trees at Melbourne General Cemetery
Historical family vault at Brighton General Cemetery
Historical family vault at Brighton General Cemetery
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