Springvale Botanical Cemetery
This large cemetery with its 422 acres of spectacular gardens and roses is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Australia.
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
- 1300 466 904
- Site open daily 8am to 6pm (8pm during daylight savings); Customer Service Centre: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Labour Day.
Welcome to Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Established in 1901 and originally known as The Necropolis Springvale, Springvale Botanical Cemetery spans 422 acres of beautiful gardens where memories of loved ones are honoured. It is widely regarded as the most beautiful cemetery in Australia. We maintain Australia’s largest memorial rose gardens and approximately 12,000 trees.
We understand the importance of honouring cultural, religious, and personal preferences, providing a range of settings for the burial and memorialisation of your loved ones. Our state-of-the-art crematorium, chapels, and function facilities offer the flexibility and support you need during this time. Enjoy our on-site café and florist, open daily for visitors, and a playground for children. You can also walk your dog, have a picnic, go birdwatching, or explore the cemetery by bike.
This space welcomes all to visit, reflect, and remember life. Whether you’re here to pay your respects or seek information, we are dedicated to supporting you with compassion and care.
Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pricing Brochure
Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pricing BrochureDownload the fees brochure for more information on pricing and packaging options at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Explore Cremation Options
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Location
600 Princes Highway, Springvale, VIC 3171
The main cemetery entrance is via Princes Highway, with alternative access available from Police Road.
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 meticulously landscaped gardens, tranquil water features, 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.
Memorial areas
Springvale Botanical Cemetery features a variety of memorial areas, each offering unique options for burial, cremation, and mausoleum.
The Australian War Graves
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
We are honoured that Springvale Botanical Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who gave everything in the name of Australia.
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 – Sat: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Labour Day.).
Facilities
We provide spaces for funerals, memorials, and wakes, with function rooms and chapels conveniently located within walking distance of each other.
The Atrium
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
This multi-purpose space features a high, frosted skylight roof, wooden slats walls, and gray upholstered chairs in a minimalist, contemporary style.
The Clarence Reardon Centre
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The Clarence Reardon Centre has seven fully-equipped multi-purpose rooms for funeral and memorial services, corporate and more.
The Retreat
The Retreat at Springvale Botanical Cemetery is a serene multi-purpose space in a quiet building with a skylight roof.
Renowden Chapel
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Our smaller traditional-style chapel featuring coffered ceiling with recessed lighting. This space is intimate with classical architectural elements.
Boyd Chapel
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Our largest traditional-style chapel with high ceiling, arched windows and dark wood pews, offering a simple yet dignified setting for services.
The Blair Chapel
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The Blair, one of two chapels with intimate seating and beautiful courtyard garden views through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Wilson Chapel
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The Wilson, one of two chapels with intimate seating and beautiful courtyard garden views through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Café | Café Vita et flores
Located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park, we offer seasonal dishes, hot coffee, and function catering.
Florist | Café Vita et flores
Celebrate any occasion with flowers and gifts from Café Vita et flores in Springvale and Dandenong South.
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- 5 February 2025
Please note that planned construction works are now taking place at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. You can read more about these works below, or download a map of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
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Café Vita et flores
Located within Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 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: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Weekends: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Florist (Daily): 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.
ANZAC Dawn Service
- Springvale Botanical Cemetery
- 25 April 2025
Join our inaugural ANZAC Day Dawn Service as we reflect and remember the service and sacrifices of all who have served for our country.
National Miscarriage Awareness Day: Butterfly Garden Launch
- Bunurong Memorial Park
- 4 May 2025
This year we warmly invite you to join us to acknowledge National Miscarriage Awareness Day at a remembrance service, followed by the formal opening of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust's highly anticipated miscarriage/early pregnancy loss memorial garden at Bunurong Memorial Park.
Mother’s Day Picnic Lunch - Springvale Botanical Cemetery
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- 10 May 2025
Register here for your complimentary Mother's Day picnic hamper at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
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