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The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust We are GMCT, a not-for-profit organisation that manages 20 cemeteries and memorial parks across Melbourne, Australia.

Follow us to hear stories from our cemeteries and the people who care for them. We are the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT), a not-for-profit organisation that manages 21 cemeteries and memorial parks across Melbourne, Australia. We offer burial, memorial and cremation services that honour diverse communities, and support people through the experience of death and grief with care and compassion. We work and operate on the lands of the Bunurong and Wurundjeri People and acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We also pay respect to their Elders, past and present. Learn more: www.gmct.com.au


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At GMCT, compassion and respect are at the heart of everything we do. To ensure this Page is a welcoming, inclusive and safe place for everyone, we ask that all activities be respectful of our teams and the diverse communities we serve. Remember to always extend kindness to others, as some people visiting our Page may be experiencing grief. On this Page, we don’t accept comments that include:

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• promotional or commercial content. We’ll remove any comments or posts that don’t comply with these guidelines, or disable the comment function, and reserve the right to do so at any time. We monitor this Page from Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm AEST, excluding public holidays. The best way to get in touch with us is by calling our Customer Care team on 1300 022 298 or by emailing us at: [email protected].

Northern Memorial Park was established in 1934 to support Melbourne’s growing northern suburbs. Today, it is a modern, w...
22/10/2026

Northern Memorial Park was established in 1934 to support Melbourne’s growing northern suburbs. Today, it is a modern, welcoming place for families from many cultural backgrounds.

Burial and cremation services, chapels and memorial gardens, thoughtfully designed spaces for quiet reflection - all in one peaceful and dignified setting.

Spring has arrived in Melbourne and our memorial parks are thriving. Our incredible horticulture team looks after more t...
21/10/2026

Spring has arrived in Melbourne and our memorial parks are thriving.

Our incredible horticulture team looks after more than 20,000 individual rose bushes across our 20 memorial parks and gardens.

And right now, those rose bushes are just starting to bloom. So, next time you go for a walk, think about popping by one of our memorial parks to stop and smell the roses.

16/10/2026

Don't forget to join us for our free Harkness Information Session!

Next Tuesday, we'll be hosting an online information session to answer your questions about Harkness Memorial Park.

When: Tuesday 20 October, 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free!

Registration isn't required, but we'd really appreciate it! Register via: https://yoursay.gmct.com.au/harkness/online-information-session

15/10/2026

Don't forget to join us for our free Harkness drop-in session!

This Saturday, we'll be at Altona Memorial Park ready to answer your questions about the new Harkness Memorial Park development.

When: Saturday 17 October, 1-3pm
Where: Altona Memorial Park
Cost: Free!

Registration isn't required, but we'd really appreciate it! Register via: https://yoursay.gmct.com.au/harkness/drop-in-information-session

Did you know? Fawkner Memorial Park has been part of Melbourne’s story since 1906. Across its expansive grounds are gene...
13/10/2026

Did you know?

Fawkner Memorial Park has been part of Melbourne’s story since 1906.

Across its expansive grounds are generations of stories and memorials that reflect the people and communities that have shaped our city. It is a place to remember loved ones, explore local history and find quiet moments of reflection.

Today, the park continues to serve communities across Melbourne through burial and cremation services, chapels, function facilities and extensive memorial gardens.

Nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley, Lilydale Memorial Park’s landscaped gardens, chapels and tranquil spaces g...
08/10/2026

Nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley, Lilydale Memorial Park’s landscaped gardens, chapels and tranquil spaces give families space to pause, reflect and celebrate a life.

Since 1984, Lilydale Memorial Park has welcomed people from a wide range of cultural and faith backgrounds, offering burial and cremation services with care and dignity.

08/10/2026

Do you want to hear directly from the Harkness Memorial Park team about what to expect when the site opens in 2027?

Make sure you attend our ONLINE Harkness Information Session next month.

Where: Online
When: 20 October, 5.30-6.30pm
Cost: FREE

For more information and to register, visit: https://yoursay.gmct.com.au/harkness/online-information-session

All Souls’ Day is a significant time for families who have lost loves ones to gather in prayer and reflection. For more ...
08/10/2026

All Souls’ Day is a significant time for families who have lost loves ones to gather in prayer and reflection.

For more than a decade, we’ve been privileged to bring communities together in remembrance.

This year, we’re hosting six Mass services across our memorial parks in multiple languages and warmly invite everyone in our community to attend, regardless of which location they feel connected to.

Each service will feature hymns and prayers in a respectful and reflective setting.

To view service dates, times and locations, visit: https://www.gmct.com.au/events/all-souls-day-masses-2026

Join the Keilor Historical Society for a guided walk through one of Melbourne's oldest cemeteries. Learn more about the ...
07/10/2026

Join the Keilor Historical Society for a guided walk through one of Melbourne's oldest cemeteries.

Learn more about the pioneers, early settlers and service men and women who shaped Keilor’s history. The tour will highlight ten significant locations throughout the cemetery, shedding light on the lives and histories of remarkable locals.

The tour will begin promptly at 11:00am. You're welcome to arrive from 10:00am to learn about Harkness Memorial Park and enjoy a complimentary coffee courtesy of Kombi for a Cause.

All are welcome.

06/10/2026

Do you want to hear from the Harkness Memorial Park team about what to expect when the site opens in 2027?

Make sure you attend our Harkness Drop-in Information Session in a few weeks.

Where: Function Room at Altona Memorial Park
When: 17 October, 1-3pm
Cost: FREE

For more information and to register, visit: https://yoursay.gmct.com.au/harkness/drop-in-information-session

Address

1187 Sydney Road
Fawkner, VIC
3060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+611300022298

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