St Kilda Cemetery

About St Kilda Cemetery

St Kilda Cemetery was laid out in 1851 and it was officially opened in 1855. It is one of the oldest suburban cemeteries in Melbourne with the first burial taking place of a young girl Charlotte Green in 1885. The gate lodge was built in about 1857, and the rotundas in 1860. By this time, St Kilda was the preferred suburb of wealthy residents and there were three unsuccessful attempts by local landowners to have the cemetery closed. The external brick wall was built in about 1883. At St Kilda Cemetery we are proud of our historic grounds and the very special areas in which to honour and celebrate life. Our skilled maintenance teams, arborists and horticulturist’s work year round to keep our grounds in pristine condition.

Our Services

St Kilda Cemetery offers a variety of different burial options.

Burial Options

Monumental Graves are usually divided to designate religion or nationality and provide for a full monument to be placed on the grave, covering the entire grave area.

Cremation Memorial Options

A beautiful Garden Setting location can be established for those who are looking for a 'living' botanical memorial. You are able to choose a location within rose, shrub or tree settings.

Set within landscaped gardens, Niche Positions provide totally sealed locations to securely house ashes. Personalised memorial plaques mark each location.

For those who prefer to keep their loved one’s ashes in their safekeeping, we also provide a number of personal cremation memorials options.

Mausolea Options

Crypts are not available at St Kilda Cemetery, we recommend that you contact either Cheltenham Memorial Park, Melbourne General Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park or Springvale Botanical Cemetery.

Chapel & Facilities

While St Kilda Cemetery does not house a chapel or function room you have the option of conducting a service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery or Bunurong Memorial Park.

These cemeteries provide the full spectrum of cemetery services, including a crematorium, chapels and on-site function rooms with catering.

So, if you choose a burial or cremation memorial within Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, we can always assist you by coordinating additional services through Café Vita et flores, our cafe and florist at Bunurong Memorial Park or Springvale Botanical Cemetery.

For more information on chapels, services, functions and facilities, please see Springvale Botanical Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park.