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25.01.2022 We know how important it is to seek joy in our every day, now more than ever. Wed love for you to share with us something that made you smile this week, maybe it was a pretty flower, an encouraging message or simply the sun shining.

23.01.2022 "Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim." - Vicki Harrison We know that each person journeys through grief in their own way, and at times, even the most simple things can seem overwhelming. During this time we encourage you to take the time you need to slow down, reflect and care for yourself and your emotional wellbeing.

22.01.2022 I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. - Helen Keller Today on International Day of Friendship, we celebrate our closest and dearest friends. Those who are there for us during the darkest moments in our lives, who pick us up when we fall, offer a shoulder to cry on and make us laugh when we thought that might never be possible again. Even though we can't be physically close to our friends during this time, we can still encourage them, and let them know we care and are still here for them. Check-in with your friends and let them know you're thinking of them today.

22.01.2022 As we welcome in a new year and the opportunities that 2021 may bring, we also pause and take a moment to reflect upon the past year. We can all agree that 2020 was not what we expected nor what we had planned for, but there were many lessons that we can take with us into our next phase of life. The importance of loved ones and the joy that can come from slowing down. New ways to connect or even finding ways of adapting through unpredictable circumstances. ... What is something you’ve learnt from the past year that you’ll be bringing with you into 2021?

21.01.2022 Knowing what to say to someone grieving the loss of a loved one can be a great challenge. We know theres no right thing to say, but there are ways to offer your support in a loving and kind way. Weve put together some helpful suggestions on how to approach the topic and help ease their journey where possible.

21.01.2022 Celebrations and days of remembrance are bound to look a little different this year. Wherever you are this Fathers Day, take a moment to remember the wonderful men and father figures in your life. Those special men that for so many of us, played the role of our everyday heroes. Here are some ideas of ways that you can honour your everyday hero from near or far this Fathers Day.

21.01.2022 With Fathers Day this weekend and visiting our locations in person not possible for so many, we are providing other ways to support our community. Our florist team have created a number of beautiful floral arrangements, available for delivery to grave & memorial sites of loved ones. Please be reminded that for flower delivery on Father's Day, orders must be placed before 5 pm on Saturday.

19.01.2022 Grief can be a lonely road and its so much better when there is someone there to comfort. If you think a friend is going through a challenging time, give them a call. Send them a note. Just let them know that youre there, youre thinking of them and they are not alone, wherever you both may be. Today on Best Friends Day, we reflect on the friendships of those who have kept us going, encouraged us, supported us, or just sat with us when we needed a friend.

19.01.2022 Youth comes but once in a lifetime. - Henry Wadsworth Today on International Youth Day, we celebrate our youth and young generation now and into the future. We also honour the youth who weve lost far too early in life. The loss of a child at any age is challenging, and we hold their memories dearly in our hearts.

19.01.2022 I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. - Helen Keller. During the most challenging times in our life, its our friends that we turn to. Ahead of National Best Friends Day this Monday, we wanted to share the importance of friends during times of grief.

18.01.2022 Whether were brightening our home with a bouquet of fresh flowers or, planting them in our garden there are many different types and colours of flowers that we may feel particularly drawn to. Have you ever thought about what those flowers represent? Peach coloured roses can symbolise gratitude, whereas red roses are often a symbol of love and romance. Whats your favourite flower?

18.01.2022 Books are an endless source of entertainment, information and comfort. They can support us with knowledge and guidance as well as connecting us with loved ones through the sharing of a good story. On National Book Lovers Day, we asked the team at The Centre for Care and Wellbeing to provide some of their top book recommendations for dealing with grief and bereavement.

18.01.2022 As we welcome spring, new life is evident all around us, offering a sense of optimism and hope during an otherwise challenging and emotive time. We can use the beauty of nature and the beginning of a new season to identify with a fresh start or a new phase. Give yourself permission to focus on the small things that are all around us and savour them, as simple joys can sustain us during these uncertain times.

17.01.2022 As restrictions ease today we are delighted to welcome more of our community as they enjoy our gardens and visit the resting place of loved ones. Up to 10 people from any number of households may gather for outdoor social interaction on our grounds if they live within a 25km radius. Up to 20 people are able to attend funeral services, functions and burials within our sites in addition to the Funeral Director and support personnel. Our onsite cafe is now open to our community for seated service indoors and outdoors, subject to capacity limits and distancing requirements.

17.01.2022 When was the last time you spent time outdoors, with no other agenda than to pause for a moment and soak in nature? Enjoying quiet moments of reflection is a wonderful way to begin or end your day, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.

16.01.2022 In memory of all the special men in our lives- both past and present, we invite you to join us on Thursday 3rd September at 7.00pm for a unique Facebook Live Father's Day Remembrance Event. https://www.facebook.com/events/3169919069795465

16.01.2022 Sometimes giving a gift and sharing how we feel can be one of the best ways to remember a loved one. If you want to show someone you love that youre thinking of them, why not send some flowers.

16.01.2022 "I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time." - Anna Freud Developing our capacity to be resilient, tapping into our inner strength and cultivating courage are essential qualities for maintaining overall balance, managing stress, and being able to deal with difficult emotions and situations.

15.01.2022 However you and your loved ones choose to celebrate and remember this time of year, we wish you all a joyous, relaxing and kind festive season. Sharing a smile when you pass someone could brighten their day. It could help them to connect again and see the kindness in the world. That’s what the festive season is really about. Being kind to each other, and being kind to ourselves.

14.01.2022 Creating a gratitude practice is a great way to bring joy, contentment and even a sense of peace into your life on a regular basis. Whether it’s a daily or weekly habit, you can really improve your mood by regularly saying thank you for the things you have in your life and maybe even saying it to the people in your world. So, let’s start this year with a new found sense of gratitude, taking notice of the moments in life, no matter how simple, that bring us joy. What are you grateful for today? We’ve suggested five ways you can start a gratitude practice today.

14.01.2022 When in grief, it can feel like there are no wins. Its at this time, that we need to focus on the small, but important, little wins in our day. Celebrating even the smallest achievement can help us to take one more step forward. Weve shared just some of the little wins you can celebrate and please do share yours with us too. We would like to celebrate with you.

12.01.2022 We understand that within our Victorian community there have been many significant cultural and religious events where we have not been able to gather and tradi...tionally celebrate together. One of the largest Islamic festivals of the year, Eid al-Adha commences today, continuing for three days. Usually, during this festival our Muslim community would be praying, worshipping, visiting with loved ones, giving to those in need and celebrating as a community. We understand that this year the festival will be expressed differently within Victoria as we continue to comply with the current Stage 3 government restrictions. Our thoughts are with you, and your loved ones during this time.

11.01.2022 As we celebrated international yoga day over the weekend, we would like to share with you our Yoga Nidra Meditation with The Centre for Care and Wellbeing facilitator Ernestine. We encourage you to find some time this week to enjoy this special online wellness session. There are many benefits of Yoga Nidra, including; Improved sleep, releasing tension and pain, and connecting with yourself.

11.01.2022 With the introduction of stage 4 restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne, we encourage you to continue to adhere to Government directives. These changes help us... work together in reducing the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria. We would like to assure you that our locations will remain open for the purpose of organising or attending a funeral, with up to up to 10 people able to attend funeral gatherings and burials. Our locations will also remain open to those who live within a 5km radius to exercise and purchase takeaway food and flowers. Our thoughts are with our community and those who are experiencing the pain of loss during such a difficult time. We are committed to supporting you during this time, and while our Centre for Care & Wellbeing has temporarily closed its doors, our team are continuing to provide the community with care and support via email [email protected] and phone (03) 8772 6111.

10.01.2022 It’s International Men’s Day in Australia and we’re taking this opportunity to encourage men to initiate conversations about their health. Speaking up and looking out for their health is one of the most common challenges that men face. It’s time to change the conversation about both mental and physical health and support men to open up and seek help when they need it.

09.01.2022 There are many things about nature that bring a sense of calm. For many, just visualising nature can bring instant relaxation. Today is World Environment Day, encouraging us to explore and appreciate the natural environment surrounding our home. Wheres your favourite place in nature to imagine yourself?

09.01.2022 It’s World Kindness Day and, in 2020 more than ever, we need to spread kindness far and wide. We’ve seen some beautiful acts of kindness and generosity in our community, and it’s these small moment’s that can make one’s day. How will you be spreading a little extra kindness today? ... If you’re feeling lost for ideas, we’ve suggested some ways you can start to include random acts of kindness in your day.

09.01.2022 We would like to remind our community that we will be hosting a unique Facebook Live Remembrance Service for Fathers Day on Thursday 3rd September at 7.00pm. Fathers Day this year whilst it may look different, will still hold a unique place in our hearts, and we will still be standing with you as we reflect together. RSVP as attending in our Facebook event to participate and receive updates.

09.01.2022 How do you honour the memories of your loved ones? There are many ways we can create our own traditions and rituals in honouring the memories of our loved ones no longer with us. It could be lighting a candle in front of a favourite photo, creating a spot in your garden filled with flowers that remind you of them, or writing them a letter, one you will never post. Share with us how you honour those special memories below.

09.01.2022 Today we take a moment to remember all the wonderful fathers and father figures in our lives. Fathers Day this year whilst it may look different for many, still holds a unique place in our hearts. Some of us are lucky enough to be close by our nearest and dearest, and others are further apart. For some, our loved ones are no longer with us - at these times, we remember them. Earlier this week we were delighted to join with our community online as we spend time in reflection together, honouring our everyday heroes.

09.01.2022 "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius Whats a positive affirmation or quote youve held onto during this time of slowing down and reflecting? Sharing positive, uplifting quotes and messages with one another, helps us keep positive and can be a welcome change for those who may be feeling down or overwhelmed.

09.01.2022 We spend so much time in our lives focusing on being kind to others. Trying to be polite, courteous and conscious of how others may be feeling. But often, we forget to show kindness and love to the most important person, ourselves. Here are a few ways that you can begin to self-care and refill your cup. The first step toward being kind to others is being kind to yourself.

08.01.2022 Our thoughts are with all affected by the recent change in restrictions, and with families coping with the pain of loss during this challenging time. To ensure we continue to keep our people and communities and safe, we would like to share recent adjustments to our services. While funeral gatherings - including burials, witness cremations, and chapel services will continue at the 10-person maximum, all post-service functions will be suspended until further notice. Our select...ion of takeaway catering options are still available to support families in honouring loved ones in a more intimate setting during this time. Cafe Vita et flores at Bunurong Memorial Park will be closed temporarily from Monday 10 August until further notice. Delivery of flowers to gravesides or funeral services will continue to be available via online order or phone. Please visit our website for full details on changes.

08.01.2022 Seeing a friend in pain can be truly heartbreaking and supporting them as they are grieving can be extremely difficult. What do you say? How do you act? Do they need space? Each individual is different but what we do know about grief is that doing it alone makes it all the harder. Weve put together some helpful tips initially to support you in being there for a friend as they go through a challenging time, while still caring for your own mental health and wellbeing.

08.01.2022 A picture can tell a thousand words and today on World Photo Day we wanted to highlight some of the areas across our grounds that you may not know about. We have so many beautiful areas that have shared so many beautiful moments with our community. If you have any special memories or photos from throughout Bunurong Memorial Park wed love for you to share them with us in the comments.

08.01.2022 We have been honoured to host All Souls’ Day services annually as our community gather with family and friends. However, this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we are sadly unable to host the services on our sites. While restrictions may have limited our on-site services, we encourage you to connect with a local parish community at this time to participate in an online All Souls Day service.

07.01.2022 Are you OK? Its a question we may have asked many times over the course of our lives, but this phrase has gained ever-increasing meaning as mental health has risen in importance in our national conversation. R U OK Day offers a simple guide of what to do after the initial question has been asked and how to continue supporting those around you. Ask... Listen Encourage Action Check-in Remember, its ok to not be ok. Seeking out support and help can be a difficult first step, but with the support of our friends, family and colleagues all looking out for each other and being willing to start the conversation, the journey is made smoother.

07.01.2022 From our backyard to yours. Although we may not be able to visit some of our favourite places right now, we can still look for beauty in our own backyard. This week is Keep Australia Beautiful week and wed love to see some of the beautiful displays of nature that you find in your own backyard this week.

07.01.2022 We understand that Fathers Day this year will look very different for many. In memory of all the special men loved and lost, we invite you to join us tonight at 7.00pm for a unique Facebook Live Remembrance Service. Despite what is going on around us, we always ensure we make the special times special. RSVP as attending in our Facebook event to participate and receive updates.

06.01.2022 Following government announcements over the weekend, as of Monday 18 January, face masks are only required indoors in high-risk settings and in any situation where it is not possible to keep a distance 1.5 metres from others. As always, please ensure you carry a face mask with you at all times and be sure to wear one in any situation either indoors or outdoors, where distancing is not possible.

05.01.2022 From tomorrow, 9 July, we are once again entering stage 3 restrictions, with the Victorian Government urging everyone in our community to stay at home if they c...an. This means that up to 10 people will be able to attend funeral gatherings and burials at our locations in addition to the Funeral Director and support team. You can still visit our locations if you are attending or organising a funeral, exercising locally, or purchasing takeaway food or flowers. Our thoughts are with our community and with those who are experiencing the pain of loss during such a difficult time when physical connection to others and presence in honouring loved ones is difficult and restricted. We are here to support you, and invite you to visit our website to stay up-to-date with changes and find out about services that can support you during this time.

04.01.2022 The loss of a child, one’s own child, at any age is challenging. It’s important to remember that our friends and family need us more than ever during the challenging early days, but also in the months and years after. This World Children’s Day, we want to share some ways that you can support friends and family during their grief.

04.01.2022 As you are likely, aware, commencing Thursday 23 July, wearing a protective covering will be compulsory if you leave your home for any reason. The Victorian Dep...artment of Health & Human Services has advised that this includes anyone attending a funeral service, including family members and funeral attendants, as well as those visiting our cemetery grounds. Please keep this in mind If you are attending a funeral, organising a funeral, exercising locally or purchasing takeaway food and flowers on our sites. To protect our employees and community, please note that we are also introducing temperature checked in our Customer Service areas. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time, our thoughts are with our Victorian community and with all those experiencing the pain of loss during such a difficult time.

04.01.2022 One of the easiest ways to make someone’s day is to share a kind word, a simple compliment to show your appreciation. Why not make the most of National Compliment Day and share some extra kindness to those around you today.

04.01.2022 We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to those who attended our Fathers Day Facebook Live Remembrance Service tonight. We are sorry to announce that unfortunately due to our event being compromised by spam comments we made the decision to remove the live interaction within this service. We understand that this is a difficult time for many, If you need support during this time, visit smct.org.au/help for a full list of bereavement counselling and support organisations.... On behalf of us all at SMCT we wish you a safe and happy Father's Day.

04.01.2022 Today is World Hello Day, a timely reminder to spread kindness to others throughout your day. Simple gestures such as greeting someone as you walk past them on the street, or sending a message to a friend, just because, are beautiful ways to brighten someone’s day.

04.01.2022 Today is National Tree Day, encouraging all Australians to care for nature by planting native trees and shrubs. There are many reasons why planting native trees is important, especially species that are local to your area as they provide food and habitat for local wildlife. Did you know its also important to keep old hollowed trees and stumps in the ground as they are often home to a wonderful ecosystem of wildlife. ... Our 200-year-old indigenous gum tree is one of many in the Bangholme area and is home to many species of lizards, spiders, and birds. The multiple hollows in the tree mean birds can escape predators with many different species also using the tree for nesting.

03.01.2022 Whilst we understand that the reinstated Stage 3 restrictions are a difficult time for many, we want to encourage you to seek positivity, and find time for quiet reflection for yourself, and loved ones. We want to let you know that we are here to support you as much as we can. Although we cant all come together in groups and host remembrance services or celebrations of life as we might once have done, we can still honour the memories of our loved ones. We can still remember them and celebrate them. There are many different ways that we can do this such as lighting a candle, creating a special memorial in your garden or holding a virtual service with family and friends. Its simple little things like these that can really warm your heart and make you feel more connected to the memory of your loved one.

01.01.2022 We would like to confirm that none of our sites are impacted by the new restrictions placing 10 postcodes across Melbourne under Stage 3 restrictions. Funeral ...gatherings at our locations remain unchanged with up to 50 people still able to attend funeral gatherings and burials. The Department of Health and Human Services has also advised that those who live within a restricted postcode may travel outside of their postcode to attend a funeral. Read our latest COVID-19 update for further information.