Geelong Cemeteries Trust is proud to launch the Virtual Memorialisation Pilot in Colac, marking an exciting step forward in preserving and sharing local stories, history and legacy through innovative digital memorialisation.
Developed in collaboration with Arrow Bronze and the Colac & District Family History Group, the pilot project draws on the Almost Forgotten collection — an extensive community research initiative containing life stories, historical records and images of individuals interred at Colac Cemetery prior to the 1900s.
The Virtual Memorialisation Pilot Project has been thoughtfully designed to create a meaningful, accessible and enduring way for families and the broader community to connect with and honour the lives and legacies of those who helped shape the Colac district.
Join us for the launch of the Virtual Memorialisation Pilot Project, followed by a self-guided experience at Colac Cemetery.
For more information on the Virtual Memorialisation Pilot Project, click here.
Please note: to engage with the Virtual Memorialisation Pilot App, users will require iOS 13.4 or later, or an Android smartphone. Web-based access options will also be available within proximity to Colac Cemetery.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Time: From 10:30am
Address: Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre (COPACC): 95–97 Gellibrand Street, Colac VIC 3250
Colac Cemetery: 56 Gravesend Street, Colac, VIC, 3250
Registration
Please RSVP by Wednesday 10 June 2026.
