Know Before You Go- Behind the scenes with burials and cremation for Dying to Know Day at Fawkner Memorial Park

This Dying to Know Day, GMCT is lifting the lid on burials and cremation with a rare behind the scenes look at what really happens.

Join our experienced operations team for a guided experience designed to demystify these processes and spark open, meaningful conversations about end-of-life choices.

What to expect?

You’ll take part in a guided tour across Fawkner Memorial Park and Northern Memorial Park, including:

• A visit to the Fawkner crematorium and viewing room
• A walk through a Muslim burial area at Northern Memorial Park
• Insights into the practicalities, logistics and care involved in each process
• An understanding of the cultural, personal and community considerations that shape these choices.

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the options available, ask questions in a supportive environment, and gain confidence to start conversations about your own wishes.

D2KD is about encouraging open conversations about your end of life wishes, and knowing more about what options are available is crucial to that. This experience is designed to assist with giving you the knowledge of some of the options GMCT provides in an educational setting.

As the experience will be conducted over both Fawkner Memorial Park and Northern Memorial Park transport between the parks will be arranged, and there will be a short walking component.

Please note: While this is a behind-the-scenes tour, no human remains will be shown at any stage.

Access

• Transportation between the two parks will be provided
• The tour includes a short walking component

Please let us know in the registration form if you have any mobility or accessibility requirements so we can support your participation.

What to bring:

• Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor walking.

Due to limited numbers Registration is essential for this event.