A photograph of the exterior of the St Mary of the Cross mausoleum at Melbourne General Cemetery

St Mary of the Cross

Nestled within historic Melbourne General Cemetery is a mausoleum with a difference. Welcome to St Mary of the Cross.

Named for Melbourne’s own saint, St Mary McKillop, St Mary of the Cross offers an elegant and affordable mausoleum option for families seeking comfort, privacy and the convenience of location.

A hidden sanctuary in the middle of Carlton

St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum offers a peaceful, private refuge away from the elements. An indoor, underground mausoleum that is quiet, accessible, and close to amenities, St Mary of the Cross is positioned by the College Crescent Gatehouse entrance to Melbourne General Cemetery with plentiful car parking and facilities nearby.

A photograph from afar of guests seated on a couch, reflecting upon the wall of crypt positions at St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum. The positions are adorned with brightly coloured floral arrangements.

Comfort and style in the Gallery of Angels

As the only underground mausoleum available at Melbourne General Cemetery, St Mary of the Cross is a unique space that prioritises beauty and comfort. With multiple couches available for visitors, warm lighting, and soothing, unobtrusive music, the atmosphere is one of peace and tranquility. Artwork and design flourishes reference angels of the Christian faith, reflecting that the mausoleum is a serene place to remember and honour loved ones.

A photograph from the hallway of the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum, featuring a green couch flanked by two wooden coffee tables, underneath a framed artwork and lit by a floor lamp.
A close-up photograph of a grey stone sign, with 'Saint Mary of the Cross Mausoleum' engraved in script
A photograph of the exterior of the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum at Melbourne General Cemetery, taken from ground level and looking up at the building's sharply angled facade
A photograph of the statue of St Mary McKillop outside the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum at Melbourne General Cemetery.
A close-up photograph of crypt positions in the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum, each adorned with bright floral arrangements.
A photograph of three artworks, featuring floral detail in muted brown and grey tones, taken from the hallway of St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum.
A close-up photograph of the security pinpad, with a woman's hand entering numbers in to access the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum.

Safe, peaceful and secure

St Mary of the Cross is not only peaceful, it is a private and secure space that is only accessible to the visitors of those residing there. Possessing both lift and stairwell options, entrance to St Mary of the Cross is protected by means of pinpad entry, only known to loved ones and cemetery staff.

Saint Mary of The Cross Mausoleum: where eternal rest meets enduring peace. Secure your place in this sacred space today.

A close-up photograph of a True Companion crypt position in the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum, adorned with flowers. The person's name has been removed from the image for privacy.
A close-up photograph of the crucifix detail on the exterior of the St Mary of the Cross Mausoleum against a backdrop of green foliage

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