Our locations
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Springvale Botanical Cemetery with spectacular gardens and roses is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Australia.
Bunurong Memorial Park
Contemporary Australian, this unique sanctuary in Dandenong South is designed to honour and celebrate life for all communities.
Melbourne General Cemetery
Melbourne General Cemetery, the first Victorian cemetery designed as a public park for the Melbourne community.
Brighton General Cemetery
Cheltenham Memorial Park
Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
Dandenong Community Cemetery
San Remo Cemetery
Sorrento Community Cemetery
St Kilda Cemetery
Wonthaggi Cemetery
Services
Burial options
A range of classic and contemporary in-ground burial options, honouring personal, cultural, and religious preferences.
Cremation options
An enduring tribute urn or memorial for a loved one, available in various traditional and contemporary styles across our cemeteries.
Mausoleum options
Leave a legacy with elegant mausoleum spaces that provide contemplation and comfort for families and their loved ones.
Facilities
Crematorium Services
Cremation witness viewing rooms
Function rooms
Chapels and reflection spaces
Memorial areas
Café | Café Vita et flores
Florist | Café Vita et flores
Shop
Flowers
Plan a funeral
10 steps to planning a funeral
A guide based on the most frequently asked questions by families when planning a burial, funeral or memorial service.
Pricing
View cemetery fees for funeral or memorial services.
MyLifebook
With MyLifebook, an end-of-life guide, you can capture personal information and a record of your wishes to share.
What do I do when someone dies?
Find a funeral director
Resources
Costs and how to compare prices
Financial support for funeral planning
Popular flower arrangements for funerals
Community Planning Service
About us
Our organisation
We support the community with arranging and planning personalised burial, cremation, memorial and related support services.
Our service partners
We collaborate closely with various organisations to deliver our services for the community.
Our community
We engage with diverse representatives within our communities to help us respond to the needs of our evolving society.
Trust Members
Governance and Policies
Frequently asked questions
Careers
News
Customer stories
Events at SMCT
Grief support
Blog
Sustainability
Reconciliation at SMCT
Contact us

Frequently asked questions

The following list of frequently asked questions attempts to provide you answers to many of the common questions families have with the passing of a loved one. Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is an organisation with a mission to support and care for families at often the most difficult times in their lives.

For specific questions related to Burial, Cremation or Mausoleum please check the relevant webpages.

If you don't find an answer to a question you have, our team are here to help provide transparency and choice so that you can honour and celebrate the life and memory of your loved one. For any assistance, please call 1300 466 904.

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Resources

Preparing for end-of-life decisions brings peace of mind. These resources can help you take the first step.

A priest offering a blessing over a handmade All Souls’ Day reflection installation crafted from reclaimed tree branches, symbolising remembrance and renewal.

Our community

Engaging with diverse cultural and religious groups helps us better support our community by aligning our memorial and burial areas with specific customs and traditions.

Events at SMCT

Coming together with the community can be a wonderful way to acknowledge, reflect and remember loved ones on special days.