Community preferences: How we remember and honour

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is finalising the first phase of Harkness Memorial Park in Melbourne’s west. This includes the consideration and design of various options to remember and honour loved ones.

We want to learn more about your preferences, both now and in the future. Your feedback will help us design options that suit your needs and respond to our vision for the new memorial park.

To learn more about Harkness Memorial Park, visit gmct.com.au/harkness or contact harkness@gmct.com.au with any questions.

Examples of burial and grave types

As you answer the survey, here are some illustrated examples of burial and grave types currently offered or under consideration by GMCT. If you have other types in mind, we'd love to hear about them.

Please note: The above images are indicative and do not represent exactly what may be available at our new memorial park in Harkness.

A note on price

We are developing a tiered approach to pricing, which will offer options to suit various needs. The consultation below forms part of this work. Further information about pricing will be provided later this year.

About you

First Name

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Last Name

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Email address

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Primary contact number

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Suburb

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Select option

Type your suburb name and select from the list.

What is your religion?

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If no religion, please specify 'no religion'

What is your ancestry or cultural background?

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About your burial and memorialisation preferences

What method are you considering for your final resting place?

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Burial

Cremation

Undecided

Other (please specify)

Whether you are choosing burial or cremation, what is most important to you when considering a final resting place?

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For example, selecting a location, materials used, access to nature, how it visually looks, proximity to family or community.

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What options would you like to see available in the future?

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For example, in the next 15 to 20 years and the availability of innovative/different options.

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Do you have any other specific cultural or personal preferences?

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Would you like to opt in for further discussions?

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As part of this consultation, we may need to reconnect with some participants for additional feedback.