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The Traralgon Cemetery Trust is making some important changes to improve safety. The Trust has been successful in a grant program and has purchased two new pieces of equipment – one is a burial frame that is placed around an open grave for burial and the other is a new gantry which assists in lowering…
The Traralgon Cemetery Trust is hosting their annual Cemetery Open Day, which will be a time for those in the community to ask questions and learn how the crematorium operates. Stonemasons, celebrants & funeral celebrants will be attending to answer any queries people have and to share information. This is not a day for sales,…
The Traralgon Cemetery Trust has a Memorialisation Policy they ask those who own graves here to be aware of. This policy will be reviewed two years from the date the policy was adopted. Policy statement The Traralgon Cemetery Trust understands, promotes and supports the use of a wide range of memorial items at the…
Staff and Funeral Directors are often asked what is allowed in the coffin for the cremation? There are many items that are not permitted and many that are, so it’s good for people to know what they can include within the coffin of their loved ones. This is important for the safety of the staff…
Our beautiful new Courtyard overlooking the waterways behind the cemetery has established gardens and installed granite seating for people to sit and reflect on those loved ones within our grounds. The courtyard was built to take advantage of the magnificent views as well as being close to the children’s section if cremated family members want…
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…