Cremation

Families often prefer to create a permanent memorial by placing cremated remains at Melbourne. Establishing a cremation memorial at Melbourne celebrates a life and leaves a lasting tribute for future generations.

Your choices include a memorial in a garden or rose setting, a special tribute in a niche wall or a memorial seat.

Often families will create a token memorial, when the remains are interstate or overseas or even when they have been scattered.

Trees

Tree locations provide an alternative to the traditional floral tribute. Prominently located near the entrance of the cemtery, Gingko Biloba trees allow for the placement of a single plaque or for a couple to rest in peace together.

Garden Seat

Providing a restful place to visit and reflect, Garden Seat positions allow for the placement of single plaques. Located within a gallery of the Gatehouse Mausoleum and within close proximity to the main entrance, these memorials are easily accessible.

Roses

For those who appreciate the simplicity and elegance of a rose, Melbourne General Cemetery has a number of rose beds from which to choose. Bush roses in a variety of beautiful colours cater for the placement of a bronze plaque and granite base.

Shrubs

Establishing a memorial within an evergreen shrub bed provides a tranquil and natural setting all year round. Shrub beds provide for the placement of a bronze plaque and granite base.

Walls

Wall memorials are a traditional form of remembrance that are simple yet dignified. Solid granite walls provide for the placement of cremated remains which are secured behind a bronze plaque.

LifeGem

Diamonds are forever. Using a small portion of cremated remains, you can create a truly unique memorial. Melbourne can arrange for LifeGem Australia to create a diamond for you. Such gems are a beautiful and timeless form of remembrance that remain with you always.

Plaques & Urns

Melbourne General Cemetery offers a broad range of plaques and granite bases to choose from. There are many ways to personalise a plaque e.g. through the use of photographs and emblems. The granite base provides a solid foundation and an attractive border for the plaque.

To discuss the range of options available, please contact us.

Melbourne also offers a range of urns which are suitable for either interment at a memorial, scattering, display or storage. Urns are made from a variety of materials e.g. bronze, wood, ceramic and biodegradable cardboard. They are also available in varying sizes to suit the specific needs of families.

Some families like to have the cremated remains divided and placed in keepsake urns. This enables family members to create memorials close to home, regardless of whether they live in the country, interstate or overseas.

A range of quality jewellery has been specially designed and handcrafted by a local jeweller.

Each piece allows for a small amount of cremated remains to be sealed within the jewellery. Available in either solid 9 ct gold (yellow, white or rose) or sterling silver, these pieces will become cherished family heirlooms.