Natural and green burial options in Melbourne
Explore a more sustainable approach to burials with our natural and green burial options. Also known as natural funeral services or green burials, this choice significantly reduces environmental impacts and actively supports local bushland regeneration in dedicated sanctuary areas.
Choosing a natural burial
A serene and deeply meaningful final resting place for environmentally conscious individuals seeking a green burial in Melbourne. This choice is an enduring commitment to ecological preservation and simplicity. If you are currently choosing between burial and cremation, a natural burial offers a unique, sustainable third option.
A serene and deeply meaningful final resting place is available for environmentally conscious individuals seeking a green burial in Melbourne. Opting for this choice is a statement of enduring commitment to ecological preservation and simplicity. If you are currently choosing between burial and cremation, a natural burial, alongside the full range of burial options we offer, provides a unique, sustainable third option.
What is a natural burial?
The practice of burying in a manner that reflects the course of nature and limits the use of non-natural elements and processes.
Why choose a natural burial?
This natural, lower carbon footprint burial ground provides connection with the earth naturally and gently in a native bushland environment.
Available options
Individual rock markers and shared rock inscriptions are available for natural burials.
Natural burial options
Murrun Narroon
- Bunurong Memorial Park
Our natural burials area, located in our expansive Bunurong Memorial Park grounds. Set in natural bushland, burial sites are integrated seamlessly with nature.
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What are the fees for natural burials?
The cost is determined by several factors, ensuring transparency and fairness in pricing. The total price can depend on the specific cemetery location, the depth allowance required for the interment, and the type of grave you select.
Natural burial grave pricing
The pricing card provides a comprehensive breakdown of the grave's component costs, including the Selection Fee and the Interment Fee, ensuring complete transparency in the total cost. View the detailed pricing information here.
What the pricing includes
The total fee covers two main components: the Right of Interment, which is the secure permission to use the plot, and the Interment Fee, which pays for the service of placing your loved one in the grave.
Frequently asked questions about natural and green burials
Other burial options
Lawn grave burial options
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Traditional burial plots with flat grave markers, organised rows, and manicured lawns, creating a neat appearance.
Headstone Graves Melbourne
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park
A creative and stylish way to honour your loved ones. A headstone provides a contemporary approach with a distinctive and elegant touch to a loved ones resting place.
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If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.
