Information
Following the passing of your loved one it will be a difficult time for you and your whanau/family. Please reach out to those that are close to you about the struggles that you are dealing with or contact your local services for support.
Here is a list of services that can be accessed:
- Grief Australia – 1800 642 066
- GriefLine – 1300 845 745
- BeyondBlue – 1300 22 4636
- National Reay Service (NRS)
- TCF Victoria – 1300 064 068
- Carer Gateway Australia – 1800 422 737
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- MensLine – 1300 789 978
Support for Pregnancy’s & lost of a child
- Red Nose – 1300 308 307
- Bears of Hope – 1300 11 4673
- Sands – 1300 308 307
Support for Young people
- Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
- Feel the Magic – 1300 602 465
Other Information and Resources
Local councils and communities are really helpful in connecting people with counseling and support programs nearby. They provide support in different ways, which can be accessed through
- Information Hub
- Guided Referrals
- Public Health Support
- Community Outreach Programs
If you’re looking for counseling or mental health support, please get in touch with your local councils or community resources. They offer valuable information and guidance to connect you with the right services in your area.
Grief is a complex and individual experience, and it can manifest in various forms. Here are some common forms or types of grief:
Normal Grief: This is the typical response to loss, involving a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and eventually acceptance. It is a natural and necessary process.
Complicated Grief: Sometimes referred to as prolonged grief disorder, this occurs when the grieving process is significantly extended, and intense emotions persist, making it challenging to resume normal life.
Anticipatory Grief: This occurs when individuals experience grief before the actual loss takes place. It often happens when a person or their loved one is facing a terminal illness, and the anticipation of the impending loss generates grief reactions.
Disenfranchised Grief: Some types of loss are not socially recognized or acknowledged, leading to disenfranchised grief. This can include the loss of a pet, the end of a non-traditional relationship, or the death of someone not well-known to others.
Ambiguous Grief: This form of grief is experienced when the circumstances of a loss are unclear or ambiguous. It can happen in cases of a missing person, unresolved relationship issues, or situations where there is no clear confirmation of the loss.
Collective Grief: When a community or society experiences a significant loss, such as a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or pandemic, individuals may share a collective grief. This communal grieving process can have unique characteristics.
Chronic Grief: This type involves a persistent and ongoing sense of mourning that doesn’t seem to improve over time. It can be related to multiple losses or a specific, particularly challenging loss.
Secondary or Vicarious Grief: This is experienced by individuals who are not directly affected by a loss but feel grief on behalf of someone else. For example, healthcare professionals dealing with patients’ deaths may experience vicarious grief.
Understanding that grief can take various forms helps to acknowledge the diversity of experiences people may have when coping with loss. It’s important to respect and support individuals in their unique grieving processes.
Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
In the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, here is a list of cemeteries, each with its dedicated website page for you. Your inquiries are important to us, and our team is here to assist you.
Melbourne Northern Suburbs
In the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, we extend our caring support and have provided a list of cemeteries, each with its own dedicated website page. Should you seek more insight, please click the links below. Your inquiries are important to us and if you seek help, please let us know.
Melbourne Western Suburbs
In the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, we have complied a list of cemeteries in the west. If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. The links below will help if you are needing information about the cemeteries.
Melbourne Southern Suburbs
Within the Southern Suburbs of Melbourne we have provided a list of cemeteries if needed. If you require additional information or advise, please contact us or click one of the links below for more information.
Geelong Area/Outer
Under the Geelong Cemeteries Trust (GCT) we have complied a list of cemeteries. If you need help please let us know or click the link below for more information.
In the Ballarat area, we have a list of cemeteries with associated website pages for you. If you require additional information, please feel free to click the links provided. Your inquiries are welcomed and we are here to assist you.
Ballarat New Cemetery & Old Cemetery
Chapels
Here is a list of Chapels available or you can Contact us if you need help to organise an alternative venue.
Springvale Botanical Cemetery: 600 Princes Highway, Springvale 3171
- The Boyd Chapel
- The Renowden Cahpel
- The Wilson Chapel
- The Blair Chapel
Fawkner Memorial Park: 1187 Sydney Road, Fawkner 3060
- The Crick Chapel
- The Cordell Chapel
- The Joyce Chapel
Altona Memorial Park: 2-14 Doherty’s Road, Altona North 3025
- The Chapel of Repose
- The Chapel of Peace
Bunrong Memorial Park: 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South 3175
- Cirrus
- Cumulus
- Stratus
- Cumulus & Stratus
- The Sanctuary
Lilydale Memorial Park: 126-128 Victoria Road, Lilydale 3140
- Federation Chapel
Geelong Cemeteries: 42-110 Burvilles Road, Armstrong Creek, Victoria, 3217 Australia
- Geelong Memorial Park Crematorium
The deceased’s affairs must be in order. This includes matters such as sending death notices, filing death benefit claims, settling the estate and more. For some of these tasks, the funeral director may be able to assist you. If you are unsure about anything, we recommend seeking legal advice.
Information
Following the passing of your loved one it will be a difficult time for you and your whanau/family. Please reach out to those that are close to you about the struggles that you are dealing with or contact your local services for support.
Here is a list of services that can be accessed:
- Grief Australia – 1800 642 066
- GriefLine – 1300 845 745
- BeyondBlue – 1300 22 4636
- National Reay Service (NRS)
- TCF Victoria – 1300 064 068
- Carer Gateway Australia – 1800 422 737
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- MensLine – 1300 789 978
Support for Pregnancy’s & lost of a child
- Red Nose – 1300 308 307
- Bears of Hope – 1300 11 4673
- Sands – 1300 308 307
Support for Young people
- Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
- Feel the Magic – 1300 602 465
Other Information and Resources
Local councils and communities are really helpful in connecting people with counseling and support programs nearby. They provide support in different ways, which can be accessed through
- Information Hub
- Guided Referrals
- Public Health Support
- Community Outreach Programs
If you’re looking for counseling or mental health support, please get in touch with your local councils or community resources. They offer valuable information and guidance to connect you with the right services in your area.
Grief is a complex and individual experience, and it can manifest in various forms. Here are some common forms or types of grief:
Normal Grief: This is the typical response to loss, involving a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and eventually acceptance. It is a natural and necessary process.
Complicated Grief: Sometimes referred to as prolonged grief disorder, this occurs when the grieving process is significantly extended, and intense emotions persist, making it challenging to resume normal life.
Anticipatory Grief: This occurs when individuals experience grief before the actual loss takes place. It often happens when a person or their loved one is facing a terminal illness, and the anticipation of the impending loss generates grief reactions.
Disenfranchised Grief: Some types of loss are not socially recognized or acknowledged, leading to disenfranchised grief. This can include the loss of a pet, the end of a non-traditional relationship, or the death of someone not well-known to others.
Ambiguous Grief: This form of grief is experienced when the circumstances of a loss are unclear or ambiguous. It can happen in cases of a missing person, unresolved relationship issues, or situations where there is no clear confirmation of the loss.
Collective Grief: When a community or society experiences a significant loss, such as a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or pandemic, individuals may share a collective grief. This communal grieving process can have unique characteristics.
Chronic Grief: This type involves a persistent and ongoing sense of mourning that doesn’t seem to improve over time. It can be related to multiple losses or a specific, particularly challenging loss.
Secondary or Vicarious Grief: This is experienced by individuals who are not directly affected by a loss but feel grief on behalf of someone else. For example, healthcare professionals dealing with patients’ deaths may experience vicarious grief.
Understanding that grief can take various forms helps to acknowledge the diversity of experiences people may have when coping with loss. It’s important to respect and support individuals in their unique grieving processes.
Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
In the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, here is a list of cemeteries, each with its dedicated website page for you. Your inquiries are important to us, and our team is here to assist you.
Melbourne Northern Suburbs
In the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, we extend our caring support and have provided a list of cemeteries, each with its own dedicated website page. Should you seek more insight, please click the links below. Your inquiries are important to us and if you seek help, please let us know.
Melbourne Western Suburbs
In the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, we have complied a list of cemeteries in the west. If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. The links below will help if you are needing information about the cemeteries.
Melbourne Southern Suburbs
Within the Southern Suburbs of Melbourne we have provided a list of cemeteries if needed. If you require additional information or advise, please contact us or click one of the links below for more information.
Geelong Area/Outer
Under the Geelong Cemeteries Trust (GCT) we have complied a list of cemeteries. If you need help please let us know or click the link below for more information.
In the Ballarat area, we have a list of cemeteries with associated website pages for you. If you require additional information, please feel free to click the links provided. Your inquiries are welcomed and we are here to assist you.
Ballarat New Cemetery & Old Cemetery
Chapels
Here is a list of Chapels available or you can Contact us if you need help to organise an alternative venue.
Springvale Botanical Cemetery: 600 Princes Highway, Springvale 3171
- The Boyd Chapel
- The Renowden Cahpel
- The Wilson Chapel
- The Blair Chapel
Fawkner Memorial Park: 1187 Sydney Road, Fawkner 3060
- The Crick Chapel
- The Cordell Chapel
- The Joyce Chapel
Altona Memorial Park: 2-14 Doherty’s Road, Altona North 3025
- The Chapel of Repose
- The Chapel of Peace
Bunrong Memorial Park: 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South 3175
- Cirrus
- Cumulus
- Stratus
- Cumulus & Stratus
- The Sanctuary
Lilydale Memorial Park: 126-128 Victoria Road, Lilydale 3140
- Federation Chapel
Geelong Cemeteries: 42-110 Burvilles Road, Armstrong Creek, Victoria, 3217 Australia
- Geelong Memorial Park Crematorium
The deceased’s affairs must be in order. This includes matters such as sending death notices, filing death benefit claims, settling the estate and more. For some of these tasks, the funeral director may be able to assist you. If you are unsure about anything, we recommend seeking legal advice.