Celebrating Mother's Day at GMCT

We warmly invite you to attend our free Mother’s Day events across our sites to commemorate this special day.

This Mother’s Day, we extend our thoughts to everyone in our community.

Whether you’re celebrating with mum, remembering her, or honouring a mother figure in your life, we pause with you to recognise the profound and lasting impact they have on our lives.

To recognise Mother's Day, we are holding attend a range of free events across our sites.

Floral workshops

In the week leading up to Mother’s Day, we’re hosting free, one-hour floral workshops at Fawkner, Altona and Lilydale Memorial Parks.

Led by Hello Hydie Flowers, these hands-on sessions invite participants to create a native floral bouquet in honour of someone special.

Please secure your place for these workshops by registering below.

Floral workshop in Fawkner

When: 11am-12pm, Monday 4 May 2026

Where: Fawkner Tearooms, Fawkner Memorial Park, Sydney Road, Hadfield

Register for the Floral workshop in Fawkner

Floral workshop in Lilydale

When: 11am-12pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026

Where: Winery, Lilydale Memorial Park, 126-128 Victoria Road, Lilydale

Register for the Floral workshop in Lilydale

Floral workshop in Altona

When: 11am-12pm, Thursday 7 May 2026

Where: Amphitheatre, Altona Memorial Park, 2-14 Dohertys Road, Altona North

Register for the Floral workshop in Altona


Flower stands and complimentary refreshments

On Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May, we invite you to Altona, Lilydale, Fawkner and Northern Memorial Parks to take a flower from our pop-up flower stands to commemorate your loved ones.

We’ll also be offering complimentary hot drinks from our coffee carts, creating a warm and welcoming space for visitors to pause, reflect and connect.

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Mother’s Day Remembrance Service

Join GMCT and Le Pine Funerals for a special Mother’s Day remembrance service at Lilydale Memorial Park, followed by light refreshments.

This annual, non-denominational service provides an opportunity to honour and remember mothers and mother figures who have passed, through poetry, tributes and shared reflections.

When: 10am-11am, Sunday 10 May 2026

Where: Federation Chapel, Lilydale Memorial Park, 126-128 Victoria Road, Lilydale

Register for the Mother's Day Remembrance Service


Visit us

Reception will be open from 10am to 2pm on Mother's Day, Sunday 10th May, at Altona Memorial Park, Fawkner Memorial Park and Lilydale Memorial Park.


More information

For full event details and to register for these events please visit our community engagement hub, YourSay.