Cheltenham Memorial Park, Victoria, Australia

Cemetery Details

Location Wangara Road, Cheltenham, Bayside - Victoria, Australia
Co‑ordinates S37.959589, E145.034584
Description

Cheltenham Memorial Park was established in 1933 after an increase in demand for grave sites occurred at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery in the late 1920s. Decades later the construction of several modern mausoleums were built after plans for an on-site crematorium were not successful.

Cheltenham Memorial Park is a distinctive community cemetery characterised by stately palms, nurtured gardens, extensive lawns and ornate gazebos. The classic garden style-grounds offer a quiet sanctuary for families to reflect on the lives of their loved ones. Amongst the 20 hectares (50 acres) of manicured gardens, many adorned monuments accentuate the cemeteries proud history.

The landscaped gardens create a private place of reflection year-round, thanks to a skilled team who work tirelessly to create a place of beauty and solace. To honour the promise and commemoration over many generations, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) cares for the daily operations of Cheltenham Memorial Park, reporting directly to the Victorian Minister for Health. SMCT is committed to supporting the community in honouring and celebrating their loved one as they choose.

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (smct.org.au)

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Names

Showing 8 people of interest from cemetery

FIELD, Herbert Booker

Service number VX104280
Lieutenant Colonel
HQ Southern Command
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 27 Jun 1899

CAMERON, David Alexander Brandis

Service number V357105
Warrant Officer Class 2
Volunteer Defence Corps (SA)
Australian Military Forces (WW2)
Born 10 Jul 1891

WORLE, Harry

Service number 27523
Gunner
4th Field Artillery Brigade
AIF WW1
Born 1896

RYAN, Michael Bernard

Service number OFFICER
Captain
6th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 6 Sep 1885

LA FONTAINE, Lionel Roy

Service number V206336
Sergeant
Base Engineers
AIF WW1
Born 23 Feb 1907

LEAKE, Edward John

Service number 1220
Sergeant
King Edward's Horse
British Forces (All Conflicts)
Born 1892

SHADBOLT, Leonard George

Service number 6222
Lance Corporal
7th Field Company Engineers
AIF WW1
Born Dec 1889

FORBES, Arthur Edward

Service number V18998
Colonel
Born 4 Dec 1881