News & Events

GMCT manages 19 cemeteries and many are over 100 years old. For the past two years, GMCT’s history and heritage working group has focused on ensuring the lasting recognition and protection of these cemeteries’ rich historical treasures.

GMCT has launched a virtual tour allowing you to step inside our largest and most iconic cemetery, Fawkner Memorial Park – along with its nearest neighbour, Northern Memorial Park – at any time and from any location.  

Please note that GMCT will be undertaking scheduled website maintenance from 10.00pm - 11.00pm on Wednesday 4 October 2017 AEST. 

Please note GMCT receptions will operate on a modified public holiday timetable on Friday 29 September.

Please note there has been a temporary change to the publication time of daily funeral listings on the GMCT website.

The winner of GMCT's 'Win flowers for a year' competition for 2017 is Grace Vierneza of Sunshine West.

The historic tearooms at Fawkner Memorial Park have reopened following a power outage on the weekend of 9-10 September 2017. 

Recent flooding at Williamstown Cemetery has cleared and the area is now accessible to visitors. Thank you for your patience.

Keilor Cemetery extension was officially opened this week at a special event featuring speeches, multilingual poetry readings and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.

A Father's Day remembrance service will be held at Lilydale Memorial Park on Sunday 3 September 2017 at 10.00am.