About
Geelong Cemeteries Trust is a Not-For-Profit organisation, committed to caring for its communities.
Mission
To provide caring services for our families and communities, and maintain a respectful, sustainable environment.
Purpose
The quality burial, cremation and memorial services and facilities we provide need to be consistent, of reasonable cost and exceed the community’s expectations.
Vision
To achieve excellence in the provision of quality cemetery facilities and services for our families and communities.
Our Story
Community and care go hand in hand and Geelong Cemeteries Trust is proud to have represented this for almost four decades.
Geelong Cemeteries Trust was formed on 1 January 1985, after the management and administration of the Eastern, Western and Barrabool Hills Trusts were consolidated to ensure consistency in the delivery of services.
Geelong Cemeteries Trust operates under the provisions of the Victorian Cemeteries And Crematoria Act 2003.
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Since then, we have taken a number of locations into our care and built a Crematorium, Chapel, Pavilion and Function Room to service our communities.
We administer 22 locations across several regions and continue to embrace the ever-evolving needs of our diverse community, now and for future generations.
When it’s time to commemorate the life of a loved one, plan ahead or research family history, we’re here to help.
Our Leadership Team
- Trust Members
- Management Team
- Community Advisory Committee
John Mitchell (Chair)
Appointed 2019
(to 28 Feb 2025)
Margot Stork (Deputy Chair)
Appointed 2020
(to 31 May 2026)
Ross Ebbels
Appointed 2023
(to 31 May 2026)
Anne Fairbairn
Appointed 2016
(to 30 June 2026)
Casey Kaminskyj
Appointed 2024
(to 31 May 2027)
Melanie Rogers
Appointed 2017
(to 31 May 2026)
Mark Crouch
Appointed 2018
(to 30 June 2027)
Bernadette Uzelac
Appointed 2021
(to 30 June 2027)
Pamela Williams
Appointed 2023
(to 31 May 2026)
Dean Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Martin Lanyon
Director – Corporate Services/CFO
Frank de Groot
Director – Projects, Development & Innovation
Jason Lyle
Director – Operations
Ashleigh Hounsell
Executive Officer & HR Advisor
Anne Fairbairn
Co Chair – Geelong/Gisborne
Ross Ebbels
Co Chair – Geelong/Gisborne
Robert Missen
Geelong
Noel Ryan
Geelong
Kristine Mellens
Geelong
Helene Cameron
Geelong
Jonathan Feldman
Geelong
Amanda Meath
Geelong
Kim Forbes
Geelong
Carol Brislane
Geelong
Maureen Garrett
Geelong
Julie Hallifax
Geelong
Deryck Gall
Geelong/Gisborne
Helen Sankey
Gisborne
Christine Thompson
Gisborne
Dot Gardner
Gisborne
John Scott
Gisborne
Eddie Gardiner
Gisborne
Careers
Join a compassionate team, committed to caring for our communities.
Procurement & Tenders
Find current tenders, as well as related forms and procedures.
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FAQs
Offering answers to the common questions families have with the passing of a loved one.
Events
Stay up-to-date with all works, announcements and events happening across our 22 locations.
Publications
Reports, plans and policies relating to our organisation made available here for our communities.
Resources
Your place for guidance, information and insights for all things related to our organisation.
Let's Talk
Our friendly client services team is here to help and welcomes any questions you may have. Caring for our communities is what we do best.