Bunurong Memorial Park
Contemporary and distinctly Australian, this unique sanctuary in Dandenong South is designed to honour and celebrate life for all communities.
- Bunurong Memorial Park
- 1300 466 904
- Site open daily 8am to 6pm (8pm during daylight savings); Customer Service Centre: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Closed Public Holidays.
Welcome to Bunurong Memorial Park
Established in 1995, Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South is a contemporary sanctuary designed to honour and celebrate life in an Australian setting. The park won Gold in the 2018 Driven x Design Melbourne Design Awards.
Featuring a welcoming alfresco café and florist, children’s playground, and walking paths for quiet reflection with multipurpose reflection spaces and chapels, crematorium and function facilities. Visitors can also walk their dog, have a picnic, go birdwatching, or explore the park by bike.
This space invites everyone to visit, reflect, and remember life. Whether you’re here to pay your respects or seek information, we are committed to supporting you with compassion and care.
Bunurong Memorial Park Pricing Brochure
Bunurong Memorial Park Pricing BrochureFor more information on pricing and packaging options at Bunurong Memorial Park, download the fees brochure.
Location
790 Frankston - Dandenong Road, Dandenong South VIC 3175
Please take a self-guided tour of the cemetery or explore memorial areas online, and record your preferences before coming to your appointment.
Memorial areas
Bunurong Memorial Park features a variety of memorial areas, each offering unique options for burial, cremation, and mausoleum.
Photo Gallery
Explore a collection of stunning images showcasing our Australiana landscaped gardens, serene Lake Australis, and thoughtfully designed memorial spaces. Each photograph tells a story of peace, reflection, and remembrance, offering a glimpse into the serene environment we provide for honouring your loved ones.
Need support with planning?
If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.
Our Customer Service Centre is open Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed Public Holidays).
Facilities
We provide spaces for funerals, memorials, and wakes, with function rooms and chapels conveniently located within walking distance of each other.
The Sanctuary
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This impressive multi-purpose venue, with corrugated metal exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows is partially suspended over Lake Australis.
The Southern Aurora Centre
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Iconic Australian landscape artists have inspired The Southern Aurora Centre’s five contemporary fully-equipped multi-purpose rooms for any occasion.
Cirrus
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A modern, smaller reflection space with large glass doors, light-coloured wooden pews, projector screens and a serene outdoor water feature.
Stratus
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Our larger, modern reflection space with rows of light-coloured wooden pews in a bright and airy atmosphere. This space can be opened up for larger gatherings.
Cumulus
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Our medium-sized reflection space with rows of light-coloured wooden pews in a bright and airy atmosphere. This space can be opened up for larger gatherings.
Saint Lazarus Greek Orthodox Church
A traditional-style church with a red-tiled roof and a characteristic dome used by the Greek community as a dedicated place of reflection.
Café Vita et flores
Located within Bunurong Memorial Park, Café Vita et flores (Latin for ‘life and flowers’) is a charming café and florist offering visitors seasonal dishes, hot coffee, floral arrangements and a tranquil setting to relax and reflect.
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Florist (Weekdays): 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Upcoming events
We host events throughout the year to honour loved ones and support you in a compassionate environment. Join us to pay tribute and find solace in our tranquil gardens.
National Miscarriage Awareness Day: Butterfly Garden Launch
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- 4 May 2025
This event is hosted in partnership with MISS to officially open/launch the Butterfly Garden, a memorial garden specific to miscarriage at BMP.
Mother’s Day Picnic Lunch
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park
- 10 May 2025
The 2025 Mother's Day remembrance theme is "Warm Hugs." Join us in celebrating and honouring our Mothers.
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Navigating Grief at Bunurong
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- 5 March 2025
Facilitated group discussion - Discuss the emotional, physical, and spiritual ways we can help to support ourselves during times of despair and sorrow.
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Children's Remembrance Service at Bunurong Memorial Park 2024
- 17 December 2024
On Sunday 8 December, the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) hosted their annual Children’s Remembrance Service for the first time at Bunurong Memorial Park, bringing together over 150 family members, children, friends, and loved ones.
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Exploring Design and Death: Time Immemorial event at Bunurong Memorial Park
- 30 July 2024
On 1 June 2024, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust partnered with Open House Melbourne to host a series of panel discussions, tours and workshops on design and death at Bunurong Memorial Park.
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Creating space to acknowledge miscarriage and early pregnancy loss at Bunurong
- 23 May 2023
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is proud to announce our commitment to co-designing a memorial garden at Bunurong Memorial Park solely dedicated to miscarriage and early pregnancy loss.
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