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People may have noticed cranes and heavy machinery at the cemetery and will be wondering what’s happening. Every 10 years we need to rebuild our cremator machines and the second machine is being rebuilt now. The first one was rebuilt about 12 months ago and now it is time for the second. These machines were…
Written by Jenifer Whitwam (Trust member) The development of the Traralgon Cemetery Crematorium was a long and challenging process that spanned several decades. The idea of establishing a crematorium was first discussed in the early 1950s. In 1952, the Hazelwood Trust expressed support for the crematorium and offered to help with the submission. However, responses…
A new self-walking tour has been introduced by the Gippsland Memorial Park, following the footsteps of the early pioneers buried within these grounds, who worked so hard to create the Traralgon district as we know it today. A brochure & map are available at the office for you to take as you walk around the…
Our new Lake of Reflection is now becoming established with seats and a picnic table overlooking the established gardens and winding paths. We now have plenty of water birds visiting and moving into other gardens. Come for a quiet walk around the lake and across the little bridge that is situated over the back, inspecting…
The Traralgon Cemetery Trust has received funding from a grant from the Latrobe City, to purchase two new granite seats that have been placed in the new niche wall courtyard taking advantage of the stunning views overlooking the waterways at the back of the cemetery. These seats allow family members to sit and reflect on…
Sunday 27th October, 2024 2 – 4pm. Self-Walking tour of historic graves (Brochure provided) Crematorium Tours (2:30pm & 3:15pm) Showroom open for plaques & keepsakes for ashes (Make an appointment for another day if you want to purchase anything) Arrow Bronze Plaque Foundry – how to care for your plaque View newly developed cemetery areas…
The Gippsland Memorial Park was successful in a grant application with Loy Yang B and has purchased a beautiful new picnic table and seating that has been installed beside the new Lake of Reflection. Families are encouraged to come to the cemetery, bring a picnic and sit and reflect on their loved ones buried within…
The Gippsland Memorial Park is recording all the Vietnam Veterans buried within the grounds. If you have a family member who enlisted into the Vietnam War, please contact the cemetery office with their name for our records. Department of Veteran Affairs In 2023, the Australian Government will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s…
Buried in the Old Bluff Cemetery- Pioneer and soldier of Traralgon- site WB-A042 Pte. Ernest Ham was a Bandsman in the army in the early 1900s and was a member of the local Traralgon Band that was renowned as being one of the best in Victoria and was established in 1881 Private E Ham, son…
Frederick died from an injury in the Long Tunnel Extended mine in Walhalla in 1897. He lays buried in the Traralgon Old Bluff Cemetery site NSM-C041 His headstone lays flat on the ground preserved. Many graves are in similar disrepair due to the families no longer being in intimate contact with their dead and families…