by GCT-Amber | Dec 17, 2024 | Geelong Cemeteries Trust, Uncategorized
For the fourth consecutive year, the fences of Geelong Eastern Cemetery are being transformed into a festive display, adorned with baubles for the Christmas season. Behind this tradition is the story of 81-year-old East Geelong resident Elaine Valentine. Quietly and...
by GCT-Amber | Nov 7, 2024 | Geelong Cemeteries Trust
Geelong Cemeteries Trust is pleased to announce an opportunity for charities and organisations within the death and bereavement industry within our region to apply for a donation. This opportunity has been made available through the funds received from the Metals...
by GCT-Amber | May 28, 2024 | Geelong Cemeteries Trust
Our survey on the Future of Memorial Park is now closed. Geelong Cemeteries Trust is developing a master plan for Colac Memorial Park (CMP). The master plan will guide the future development and management of the memorial park, ensuring it meets the needs and...
by GCT-Amber | Jan 1, 2024 | Geelong Cemeteries Trust
At Geelong Cemeteries Trust, we are deeply committed to caring for our communities. It is our duty of care to ensure the health and safety of those working at or visiting our locations, and this encompasses addressing the risk of bushfires. The below Guidelines...
by GCT-Amber | Aug 8, 2023 | Grief & bereavement, Geelong Cemeteries Trust
Geelong Cemeteries Trust officially opened the Blue Tree on Tuesday 10 October 2023, to mark National Paint a Blue Tree Day and World Mental Health Day. The tree, part of the Blue Tree Project, is a mental health awareness initiative which aims to spark difficult...
by ArthurSt | Jul 17, 2023 | Geelong Cemeteries Trust
Geelong’s first Pregnancy And Infant Loss Memorial Garden was opened by Geelong Cemeteries Trust on Pregnancy And Infant Loss Remembrance Day on Friday 15th October, 2021. The garden, located at Geelong Memorial Park, is dedicated to local families who have suffered...
