Ballarat Cemeteries Videos

Beautiful flowers, foliage and fruit carved into the face of the Harrison/Harris family memorial (H, Section 07B, Row 1, Grave 15) at Ballarat Old Cemetery. There are three adults and two children interred at this location.

Stunning autumnal colour looking through Church of England G at Ballarat New Cemetery.

105 years - Lest We Forget. #RemembertoRemember #RemembranceDay2023 #RemembranceDayAustralia

Thirty seconds of restful water sounds courtesy of the ornamental waterfall within Birdsong Walk at Ballarat New Cemetery. #waterfalls #cemetery #waterfeature #peacefulplaces #ballaratnewcemetery #w#watersounds

One of our Client Services team members captured this ethereal evaporation in our beautiful Dreamtime area after the rains today.

Ballarat Cemeteries offers a range of cremation memorials for families to choose from or to pre-arrange for the future. If your loved one enjoyed gardening and had a passion for roses then they may like to be remembered with a rose in one of our dedicated garden locations. The roses provide a stunning display of fragrant, colourful blooms from October to June, with standard, bush and weeping varieties available. Up to six ash placements are available at each site, making this a wonderful option for couples or families who wish to be together. A range of plaque options are also available to personalise each memorial. Our friendly staff can assist with layout design, wording, emblems and motifs, and photographic reproductions to help you create a suitable tribute for your loved one. For an obligation-free appointment to discuss your preferences, please call us on 5332 1469 or email [email protected].

Gorgeous magnolias are starting to bloom in the gardens at Ballarat New Cemetery.

Thirty seconds of restful water sounds courtesy of the water feature flowing into the rock pool at the bottom of Birdsong Walk at Ballarat New Cemetery.

It is common to see plantings of evergreens such as yew, cypress, and cedars, or rows of pines and other conifers along fences near old churches or in old cemeteries. Evergreens became synonymous with graveyards and cemeteries for their longevity, the fact that they remained green during the colder months, and their enduring connection to pagan religions and folklore. They were a potent visual cue alerting visitors to the fact that they were entering a sacred or memorial space. Ballarat Old Cemetery currently features two mature evergreens flanking the large front entrance gates – a Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara) to the left, and a Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) to the right. Historic photos also show additional evergreens were once planted in the gardens, although these are no longer part of the cemetery landscape. You will find that many of the older areas at Ballarat New Cemetery contain evergreens in some form, while newer areas tend to have more diverse plantings. #NationalTreeDay