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Visit this page for a list of our upcoming funerals and services. 

Upcoming funerals

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We participate in and hold a range of events with the help of volunteers and community groups.

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Customer care team – <a href="tel:1300022298">1300 022 298</a> 
For phone enquiries, GMCT’s customer care team attends to all calls in the first instance. 
For enquiries with a client services consultant, the calls will be transferred subject to their availability. We aim to respond to all call-backs within one business day, and emails within two business days. 
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Contact information for the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT). 

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Accessibility

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Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Operational updates and works (6)

Our Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) formalises our commitment to creating a fair and equal workplace. 

Gender Equality Action Plan

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This page contains information about GMCT's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan (DISAP). 

Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan

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This page contains information about GMCT's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 

Reconciliation Action Plan 

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About us

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Governance structure

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Find out more about how we engage with the local communities surrounding our locations, and how to get involved. 

Community

Careers

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Resources

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Altona Memorial Park sundial feature

Complaints policy

Media releases

If you're attending a funeral or visiting our sites for more than 15 minutes you are required to check in for covid-19 contact tracing purposes. Please click on the "check in" button to enter in your details.

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Deceased search

Global Settings

Click here to view the accessibility features available at GMCT's venues.

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Our new memorial park at Harkness will be Victoria's largest new cemetery in over 100 years.


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Harkness Memorial Park

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When someone has died

Client Services support 

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, here are some recognised counselling services to assist.

Getting support

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Financial help

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Collecting cremated remains

What to do

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History and Heritage Hub

Operational updates and works (5)

Guide to family history

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Historical groups and societies

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Discover Cemeteries

Family and history

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What to expect when visiting a cemetery

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Attending a service

Visiting a cemetery

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Planning ahead checklist

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Pre-purchasing

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About burial

Cremation urn

About cremation

Planning ahead

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT)

Anzac memorial service Lilydale 2023

Join us for a twilight Anzac commemorative service at Lilydale Memorial Park on Monday 14 April.

Anzac Commemorative Service at Lilydale Memorial Park

David Cragg portrait 

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust acknowledges with sadness the passing of former Trust member David Cragg.

A tribute to David Cragg, former Trust member 

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CAC Member applic-Website

We're seeking community-focused and connected individuals to join our Community Advisory Committee and help shape essential services that honour Melbourne’s diverse people, traditions and cultures.

Join our Community Advisory Committee

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Harkness Memorial Park development site

The former Melton West Memorial Park has been officially renamed to Harkness Memorial Park following strong community support, marking a new chapter for the local area.

Official site name approved – Welcome to Harkness Memorial Park

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Fawkner Mausoleum

Fawkner graves

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Fawkner-Memorial-Park-Map

Visit this page for general information on Fawkner Memorial Park including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Products and Prices 2024-25 (V1.6) published 13 March 2025.

Products and Prices 2024-25

Fawkner Memorial Park

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Altona Birch Garden

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Altona-Memorial-Park-Map

Visit this page for general information on Altona Memorial Park including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Altona Memorial Park

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Federation Chapel and Candlebark Function Room exterior with gardens and carved owl tree sculptures

Vine of Remembrance memorial, Lilydale Memorial Park

Djeernongs walk natural burial area amongst native Australian bushland at Lilydale Memorial Park

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Panoramic view of the front of the Yarra Valley Mausoleum at Lilydale Memorial Park

Lilydale-Memorial-Park-Map

Visit this page for general information on Lilydale Memorial Park including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Lilydale Memorial Park

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Northern-Memorial-Park-Map

Visit this page for general information on Northern Memorial Park including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Northern Memorial Park

Historic stone monument and ornamental iron fence with surrounding trees, Keilor Cemetery

Keilor-Cemetery-Map

Visit this page for general information on Keilor Cemetery including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Keilor Cemetery

Lawn graves next to an avenue of palm trees at Williamstown Cemetery

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Williamstown Cemetery

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Mausoleum crypts with brass flower vases at Preston Cemetery

Arched windows on exterior of Preston Cemetery mausoleum with rose memorials below

Interior timber panelling and arched window features of Preston Cemetery Chapel

Row of stone and granite monumental graves at Preston Cemetery

Monumental graves and burial vaults outside Preston Cemetery mausoleum

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Preston Cemetery

Burial vaults and lawn graves at Templestowe Cemetery

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Templestowe Cemetery

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Andersons Creek Cemetery (stairs)

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Andersons Creek Cemetery

Panorama view of historic niche walls and memorial gardens amongst pine trees, Burwood Cemetery

Burwood Cemetery

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Warm sunlight filtering through an historic monumental grave and overhanging leaves, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery

Gates to Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, with red roses in the background.

Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery 

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Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery landspace

The sun shining through the tree, lighting up the landscape of Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery and the headstones.

Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery tree

Landscape image of headstones by a beautiful tree at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery.

Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery

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Memorials hidden amongst natural bushland and tree ferns with walking path, Emerald Cemetery

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Emerald Cemetery

Purple and white daisy flowers amongst historic monumental grave memorials, Footscray General Cemetery

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Footscray General Cemetery

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A memorial seat next to bushland with rows of lawn graves and mountains in the distance, Healesville Cemetery

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Sunlight through tall native eucalyptus trees at Healesville Cemetery

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Healesville Cemetery

Monumental and lawn graves at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery 

Lilydale Lawn Cemetery - lawn grave - plaque with seat

Visit this page for general information on Lilydale Lawn Cemetery including opening hours, directions and services available. 

Lilydale Lawn Cemetery