Celebrating Mother's Day at GMCT

We invite you to attend a range of free events across our sites to recognise Mother's day this year.

We are holding a range free events across our sites to recognise Mother's Day this year.

We recognise that this day can mean something different to each of us. Whether you’re celebrating with mum, remembering her, or honouring a mother figure in your life, you are welcome.

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.

In these workshops, you'll create a bouquet to keep or lay at a loved one's memorial, as well as a small posy to gift to cemetery visitors on Mother's Day.

These relaxed workshops are open to everyone in our community. All flowers, tools and materials are provided, with light refreshments throughout. No experience needed.

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

All spaces have been filled at our Altona Workshop, please register for the waitlist.


Flower stands and complimentary refreshments

On Mother's Day, Sunday 10 May, visit us at Altona, Lilydale, Fawkner and Northern Memorial Parks to take a complimentary flower from our pop-up flower stands.

Coffee carts will also be at these sites, offering complimentary hot drinks.

Learn more


Mother’s Day Remembrance Service

Join us together with 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 on Sunday 10 May, from 10am to 2pm, at Altona Memorial Park, Fawkner Memorial Park and Lilydale Memorial Park. Please don't hesitate to come in if you need us.


More information

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