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-5pm. 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.
At SMCT, we are equally committed to caring for and protecting our precious environment. All of our locations are situated on hectares of beautiful land with a wide range of native flora and fauna. We not only want to care for this environment, but also help it to flourish and thrive. We thank all of our community for being conscious of this when visiting and helping us to maintain the natural settings in which our locations are set.
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.
Murrun Naroon
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Murrun Naroon "Life Spirit" is a sustainable resting place for natural burial graves, surrounded by native trees and shrubs that attract local birds and wildlife.
Pietà Mausoleum
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Pietà Mausoleum provides above-ground burial options and memorial garden for our community.
Books of Remembrance
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park
Honour and celebrate your loved one with an everlasting tribute in the Books of Remembrance at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park.
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
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