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.
This space invites everyone to visit, reflect, and remember life. Visitors can also walk their dog, have a picnic, go birdwatching, or explore the park by bike. Whether you’re here to pay your respects or seek information, we are committed to supporting you with compassion and care.
Explore cremation memorial options and pricing
Explore cremation memorial options and pricingDiscover meaningful ways to honour your loved one after cremation. Explore options for placing ashes in memorial gardens or scattering areas.
Explore burial options and pricing
Explore burial options and pricingExplore burial options like lawn, monumental, and family graves, each designed to offer a beautiful space for remembrance and reflection for generations to come.
Explore mausoleum option and pricing
Explore mausoleum option and pricingPietà Mausoleum provides above-ground burial options and memorial garden for our community.
Memorial areas
Bunurong Memorial Park features a variety of memorial areas, each offering unique options for burial, cremation, and mausoleum.
If you're planning a memorial plaque, our guide to plaques offers helpful advice on organising and personalising a meaningful tribute.
Murrun Naroon
- Bunurong Memorial Park
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
- Bunurong Memorial Park
Pietà Mausoleum provides above-ground burial options and memorial garden for our community.
Butterfly Garden
- Bunurong Memorial Park
A memorial garden that provides a beautiful and safe space of reflection for visitors who have experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.
Plan a funeral in Dandenong South
If you need support with choosing memorialisation options, flower arrangements, or function rooms, we’re here to help.
Find a funeral director
Find a list of current funeral directors throughout Victoria that can support you, with a filtered option for SMCT registered funeral directors.
10 steps to planning a funeral
This step-by-step guide, created by our Customer Care team, answers common questions families ask when planning a funeral.
Funeral planning resources and guides
Preparing for end-of-life decisions brings peace of mind. These resources can help you take the first step.
Visit Bunurong Memorial Park
Discover compassionate funeral services in Dandenong South, featuring serene walking paths, multipurpose reflection spaces and chapels, crematorium and function facilities, and a welcoming café with florist. Ideal for memorials, wakes, and reflection, all amenities are conveniently located within walking distance.
Bunurong reflection spaces
Search for details and locations for upcoming funerals held in these spaces at Bunurong Memorial Park.
Southern Aurora Centre
- Bunurong Memorial Park
Iconic Australian landscape artists have inspired The Southern Aurora Centre’s five contemporary fully-equipped multi-purpose rooms for any occasion.
Café Vita et flores
Licensed café and florist located within Bunurong Memorial Park.
Cremation witness viewing rooms
If you choose to witness a cremation, our crematoriums offer viewing rooms for up to 20 people, providing a peaceful and intimate space.
Springvale and Dandenong South Florist
Celebrate any occasion with flowers and gifts from Café Vita et flores in Springvale and Dandenong South.
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.
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).
Customer feedback
I was surprised how beautiful the surroundings are . The garden is amazing in a perfect setting with a lovely lake in the middle.
Carol
Very beautiful place for a goodbye, highly recommended
David
Thanks so much to the staff and cafe of Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South. So accommodating of our informal celebration of life without a service. The room was perfect and everyone was able to share their memories and have a drink and afternoon tea to remember their friend.
Kylie
Hard to see what they could do better, beautiful burial place with lovely gardens, café, playground, water features. Dogs allowed on lead.
Dennis
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