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Mausoleum Burial Services in Melbourne

Our mausoleums provide an enduring and dignified final place of rest where descendants can visit, reflect, and honour family members for generations to come. A mausoleum burial offers a beautiful, permanent solution for those who prefer above-ground entombment in a secure and peaceful setting, and can be secured in advance through pre-planning to guarantee your chosen location.

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Mausoleum Single Crypts

Single crypts are designed to provide room for one individual casket, which is then sealed with a beautiful, polished marble shutter. Each crypt is thoughtfully memorialised with a plaque and includes a vase, allowing visiting family members to easily leave flowers and personal tokens.

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St Mary of the Cross, Melbourne General Cemetery

Mausoleum True Companion Crypts

Sometimes called ‘tandem,’ true companion crypts are an ideal choice for couples who wish to rest together. These crypts accommodate two caskets positioned end-to-end and are closed with a single, larger shutter. The shutter is customised to memorialise the names of both loved ones, symbolising their enduring bond.

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St Mary of the Cross, Melbourne General Cemetery

Mausoleum Pair Crypts

Also known as ‘doubles,’ pair crypts accommodate two caskets positioned side-by-side, offering a different configuration for partners or family members. These crypts feature two separate front crypt shutters, allowing each loved one to be individually memorialised.

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St Mary of the Cross, Melbourne General Cemetery

Mausoleum Niche Memorials

Mausoleum niche memorials are available for cremated remains in secure, above-ground single and dual positions within the mausoleum. These specialised niches are marked with a customised commemorative plaque and offer a beautiful, permanent resting place for ashes.

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Pieta Mausoleum, Bunurong Memorial Park

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St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum

  • Melbourne General Cemetery

Discover comfort and style in Melbourne General Cemetery's only underground mausoleum. Welcome to St Mary of the Cross.

All Souls Mausoleum

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery

A contemporary interpretation of a timeless mausoleum, filled with natural light to create a welcoming and comforting ambience.

Saint Padre Pio Mausoleum

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Architecturally designed and built from the highest quality materials for lasting appeal, this beautiful light filled mausoleum was inspired by the beloved Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Saint Padre Pio).

Saint Michael the Archangel

  • Melbourne General Cemetery

Architecturally designed and featuring a specially commissioned statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, it is the only double-storey mausoleum built by the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.

Pietà Mausoleum

  • Bunurong Memorial Park

Pietà Mausoleum provides above-ground burial options and memorial garden for our community.

Cheltenham Memorial Park Mausolea

  • Cheltenham Memorial Park

An extensive range of crypts across four levels is available at Cheltenham Memorial Park within the Saint Mary of the Cross, Saint Francis of Assisi and the Blessed Mother Teresa mausolea.

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Burial Options and Services in Melbourne

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery +2 other locations

Traditional and natural burial options are available, including lawn, headstone, and monumental graves.

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Cremation Options and Services in Melbourne

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park

Discover flexible cremation options with SMCT, including traditional services, direct cremation, and personalised memorials. Honour your loved one with meaningful tributes across serene cemetery settings.

How to Organise a Plaque

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery +10 other locations

Learn how to arrange a memorial plaque, including size, wording, and personalisation options.

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