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Top 10 Cemeteries in Greater Melbourne, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Melbourne, Australia including Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Brighton General Cemetery, Kew Cemetery, St Andrew's Brighton Anglican Church, Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, St Kilda Cemetery, Fawkner Memorial Park, Preston Cemetery, Warringal Cemetery.
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1. Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Located to the north of the city, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery is a peaceful place with a rich local history that can be discovered via a heritage walk. While the cemetery is mostly full, there are a number of memorial options available. The Friends of Coburg Cemetery takes an active interest in the rich history of the cemetery and the area it serves, and runs historical tours from time to time.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Motorists driving down Bell Street, the great artery connecting Melbourne's western and eastern suburbs, may notice a field of shrines and gravestones. This is Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery. Unlike other states, such as Western Australia, these burial plots are maintained for eternity. The plots are not reused, though other family members may be added to the grave. Burials began in 1858 and by 1971, the cemetery had reached capacity. The graves have a great array of memorials and many people, both humble and notable, are interred here. The entrance is off Bell Street, visitors are welcome.
2. Springvale Botanical Cemetery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
We signed up for a tour of the Springvale Botanical Cemetery expecting to see a few headstones, but it is a surprisingly beautiful place. It has, amongst other things, over 30,000 rose bushes. Some features, such as the children's cemetery, are very touching The war graves section is very well cared for. Each ethnic group has its own section. The Asian section is very well done, with an authentic Buddhist temple constructed -- without nails -- by craftsmen from China. Care has been taken to adhere to the principles of feng shui (wind and water) which Chinese people take very seriously. If you would like to see what the cemetery has to offer ring them and make a booking for a tour. It's gratis, and you also get a tasty lunch.
3. Brighton General Cemetery
4. Kew Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
If you are looking for a deceased relative, this is a good place to come. If the office is closed there is still a touch screen (and free paper maps) you can use to find their grave. In addition, public toilets are clean and open. We had a specific person to find, which we did successfully. We also noted some impressive monuments and some amusing inscriptions.
5. St Andrew's Brighton Anglican Church
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
The extensive St Andrew's Brighton historic precinct includes spacious gardens, several worship spaces, a hall complex with a commercial kitchen, ample car parking, Tennis Club, Opportunity Shop, a Memorial Garden and Melbourne's oldest churchyard cemetery.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The first St Andrews Church was consecrated in 1842. It went through several reconstructions, the last in 1962 after a disastrous fire, though previous elements remain. The final form is Modern Gothic. St Andrews is one of the oldest Anglican Churches in Victoria, and it also has an rare intact pre-goldrush graveyard. By the way, St Andrews has active English and Chinese congregations.
6. Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
7. St Kilda Cemetery
8. Fawkner Memorial Park
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
Established in 1906 and located in Melbourne’s north, Fawkner Memorial Park features extensive grounds, waterways and ornamental gardens, providing a range of settings for the burial and memorialisation of your loved ones. The cemetery, designed by renowned landscape architect Charles Heath, is intersected by Merlynston and Campbellfield Creeks, and is serviced by the Upfield train line. The Fawkner Memorial Park Tea Rooms offer refreshments for visitors, and the cemetery's wide, shady boulevards provide a peaceful landscape for remembrance and reflection. With a crematorium, chapels and function facilities, Fawkner Memorial Park plays an important role in the communities it serves. This much-beloved cemetery was the first in Australia to introduce grand public mausolea, and is home to the Holy Family Mausoleum and Holy Angels Mausoleum.
9. Preston Cemetery
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Preston Cemetery is home to the largest mausoleum in the Southern Hemisphere. Located approximately 10km north of Melbourne's CBD, Preston Cemetery opened in December 1864 and continues to serve the diverse communities of Melbourne's northern suburbs. Originally known as the Strathallan Cemetery, it is the burial place of many nineteenth century pioneers from the region. In the 1920's the cemetery was expanded and re-named after the former City of Preston, since incorporated into the City of Darebin, though it is located in Bundoora. It has played an important role in the growth of those areas as the expansion of Melbourne saw the region move from a semi-rural to a suburban environment in a few short years. Today Preston Cemetery covers an area of approximately 14 acres with over 24,000 graves.
10. Warringal Cemetery
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
