News & Events

GMCT was a proud sponsor of last week's ‘Death and Dying – Lifting the Lid on it’ comedy event, which saw comedian Jean Kittson entertain a crowd of over 150 with her humorous and sometimes poignant take on death and dying.

GMCT’s ability to realise our vision – to provide lasting memories and peaceful places to remember our loved ones – is dependent on how we respond to the current and future needs of the communities we serve. The new community section on GMCT’s website has been developed to keep you informed.

GMCT is proud to invite the community to the official opening and blessing of Fawkner Memorial Park’s new mausoleum - The Atrium of Holy Angels. Join us on 7 April 2017 for a blessing by The Most Reverend Denis Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne and opening proceedings led by the Hon. Gabrielle Williams MP.

Join GMCT for a special evening with comedian Jean Kittson for a look at death from a different angle, bringing a bit of humour to an experience inevitably shared by all.

Community members who pre-registered their interest will have an exclusive opportunity to secure graves in the new Keilor Cemetery extension later this month.

GMCT’s gifts, benefits and hospitality policy enables our organisation to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain high levels of integrity and public trust.

Video is now available from GMCT’s panel discussion titled ‘Multiculturalism: a cemetery context’, held in November 2016 as part of our annual meeting. GMCT’s CEO, Jacqui Weatherill was joined on stage by some of Melbourne’s cultural and religious community leaders who shared insights into their faith’s funeral and burial traditions and how they are changing in an Australian context.

Delving into your family history can often uncover some intriguing stories. Genealogy enthusiast David Down from Friends of Coburg Cemetery has some pointers on how you can start researching and documenting your own family tree.

Have you ever wanted to help a grieving friend or loved one, but not known what to say? In partnership with the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, GMCT has developed a range of resources to help you find the right words of comfort for your loved ones. Here we share five important ways you can look after others - and yourself - in times of grief.