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Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

Locality: Springvale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9546 9377

Address: 600 Princes Highway 3171 Springvale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://smct.org.au

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25.01.2022 Are you OK? It’s 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, it’s 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.

24.01.2022 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 and florist at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park are now open to our community for seated service. We will be welcoming up to 10 people indoors for seated service and up to 50 people for seated service outdoors, subject to capacity limits and distancing requirements.

24.01.2022 Grief is challenging and whether you’ve experienced it a few times or you’re going through it for the first time, it requires space, time and support. We’ve made a selection from a diverse range of podcasts which all tackle the topic of grief and how to process it.

24.01.2022 Today on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember them. We honour the incredible sacrifices that were made by all brave servicemen and women who fought to protect our nation. Being able to trace the lives of significant men and women who have contributed to the fabric of our great nation and learning about individual heroics and struggles can help deepen our understanding of their sacrifices. ... Our Victorian War Heritage Booklet is downloadable and free for our entire community. It commemorates the considerable service of many men and women from numerous sections of our military forces.

23.01.2022 We understand that Father’s 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.

23.01.2022 With Remembrance Day upcoming on November 11, we understand that this year, many services across Australia will be very different. RSL Victoria is asking all Australians to remember to commit to pausing for just one minute to remember those who gave their lives in service to their country, those who returned home injured or ill, and those who bravely serve our country today. RSL Victoria’s Annual State Remembrance Service is traditionally held at our Springvale War Cemetery ...on the Sunday before Remembrance Day each year. As we are unable to gather together this year we invite you to enjoy the service that will be pre-filmed and broadcast on the RSL Victoria Facebook page from 1.00 pm on Sunday 8 November.

22.01.2022 We invite you to join RSL Victoria for their Annual State Remembrance Service broadcast on their Facebook page today from 1.00 pm. This beautiful service has been pre-filmed from within our Springvale War Cemetery honouring and remembering those who gave their lives in service to their country.

22.01.2022 We would like to remind our community that we will be hosting a unique Facebook Live Remembrance Service for Father’s Day on Thursday 3rd September at 7.00pm. Father’s 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.

22.01.2022 We would like to inform our community that we will be undertaking roadworks at Springvale Botanical Cemetery to create a safer, easier journey for those visiting our location and navigating throughout the cemetery. Roadworks will commence on Monday 14 September and are expected to be completed on Wednesday 3 December.

21.01.2022 We invite our community to join us on for a unique Facebook Live Remembrance Service this Thursday 3rd September at 7.00pm as we join together online in honouring special memories of our fathers. This is a unique time for us to slow down, take time to connect with our loved ones and to spend time in reflection. Click attending in our Facebook event to participate and receive updates.

19.01.2022 Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Roger Caras Today is dedicated to our furry friends; National Dog Day. For many, our dogs have kept us company during these quiet times of reflection and with many now working from home we’ve had our dogs by our side each day. ... Tag a friend and let them know their dog deserves an extra cuddle today.

19.01.2022 Did you know that September is Biodiversity Month? At Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust we not only want to care for our environment, but also help it to flourish and thrive. All of our locations are situated on hectares of beautiful land with a wide range of native flora and fauna. We’ve highlighted some of the beautifully biodiverse areas throughout our grounds in our latest blog.

16.01.2022 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.

15.01.2022 Coffee - it's something that can symbolise many different things to so many of us. For some, pouring a fresh cup of coffee may be one of the first things we do in the morning. Symbolising a new day, full of fresh opportunities, a time to reset our mood and choose how we decide to step out into the day. For other, coffee can be a reminder of spending quality time in conversation amongst loved ones - something that many of us in Melbourne are craving. Today on International Coffee Day we encourage you to pour a cup of coffee, slow down and reflect on all the things you're grateful for. You could even arrange to call up a friend on video, sit down, chat, and enjoy a virtual coffee together.

13.01.2022 We are incredibly proud of our partnership with RSL Victoria as we join together in honouring the lives of those who have served our country. This year, to celebrate this partnership Cafe Vita et flores is offering all RSL members a special ‘buy one, get one free’ coffee deal. Show your RSL VIC membership card to receive a complimentary coffee when you purchase another at Cafe Vita et flores - expiry 31 December 2020. ... Visit smct.org.au/cafe or call 8558 8278.

13.01.2022 I grew up in a traditional Chinese family in Malaysia. Beliefs and traditions were handed down by older members of the family and followed closely by us all. The Hungry Ghost Festival commences today, continuing for the entire seventh month of the lunar calendar. Stemming from both Taoist and Buddhist traditions, the Festival dates back around 2,000 years. Learn all about this fascinating tradition, where it originated and how it is observed amongst communities.

12.01.2022 We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to those who attended our Father’s 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.

11.01.2022 Books are an endless source of entertainment, information and comfort, transporting us to another a time and place. In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you. - Mortimer J. Adler Today is National Read a Book Day. To celebrate this day we’re encouraged to sitting down and enjoying a reading a good book. ... What book will you be reading today?

11.01.2022 Today on National Grandparent’s Day, we’d like to honour the special relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents. We reflect on the memories of those who are no longer with us, their special wave, their nurturing voice, their cheeky faces and endearing actions. Remembering those special little moments that only a grandchild and their grandparent can share.

08.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 We are committed to providing light for all Victorian's throughout this time, and would like to address the most recent changes within the Second Step of the roadmap to easing the COVID-19 restrictions, effective as of today, 28 September. Our locations remain open to those attending a funeral, organising a funeral (where a phone appointment is not possible) or visiting the resting place of a loved on special dates. Members of our community within a 5 km radius can also come ...on-site for exercise, and enjoy our gardens as a public gathering space with up to five people from two households. You may attend the resting place of a loved one for the purpose of remembering a key milestone such as a birthday, date of death or anniversary and may travel further than 5km to do so. Note that those in metropolitan Melbourne may only travel to the resting place of a loved one if it is within the metropolitan Melbourne region and must observe gathering requirements. We are committed to keeping our locations as safe as possible for our community and encourage you to continue to adhere to all current Victorian Government directives.

04.01.2022 Celebrations and days of remembrance are bound to look a little different this year. Wherever you are this Father’s 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 Father’s Day.

04.01.2022 A picture can tell a thousand words and today on World Photo Day we wanted to highlight some of the areas across our locations 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 our locations we’d love for you to share them with us in the comments.

03.01.2022 Today marks the first day of Spring and what better way to welcome this beautiful season today than with National Wattle Day. Wattle is also said to be a symbol of unity and resilience. A timely reminder of the current characteristics we have been seeking together during this time of reflection.

02.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 Each year on National Police Remembrance Day, we are honoured to partner with Victoria Police. On this special day of remembrance, we honour and reflect on the memories of police officers who have so tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. We remember them, we celebrate their valour, and humbly commemorate their legacy. In lieu of holding a service at our police memorial, this year, we share with you a special message from SMCT CEO Jane Grover, Local Area Commander - Greater Dandenong Inspector Mark Langhorn and Victoria Police Officer Constable Mark Andrews.