Gungahlin Cemetery and Crematorium

Gungahlin Cemetery opened in 1979 and features a large lake and many bird species that create a peaceful place of rest. On the grounds of the park is the ACT’s only publicly owned crematorium which includes a purpose built viewing room for specific religious and cultural practices.

Gungahlin Cemetery

Gungahlin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Canberra and accommodates various sections by faith denomination including Aboriginal, Islamic, Jewish and Orthodox areas. It is a beautiful cemetery to visit all year around, especially in autumn when the leaves change colour. Gungahlin Cemetery provides the broadest range of burial options of all the parks, which are explained in more detail in burial services, and include:

• Family Estates
• Headstone
• Monumental Lawn
• Natural Burial
• Plaque Beam
• Vault
• Tree (for cremated remains)
• Memorial Rock (for cremated remains)

Gungahlin Crematorium

The Gungahlin Crematorium is the ACT’s only publicly owned crematorium officially opened at Gungahlin Cemetery on 15 March 2021. The crematorium is the second in the ACT, with the existing privately owned and operated crematorium across the road.

With a dedicated viewing room, Canberra Memorial Park can help facilitate religious or cultural services for up to 25 people onsite or broadcast to a wider audience with the use of cameras in the room for live or recorded ceremonies.

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Memorial Hall & Indigo Lounge

The new Memorial Hall and Indigo Lounge supports meaningful and inclusive memorial services for people of all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Key features include:

• capacity for up to 150 people, including overflow space
• sky‑lit internal courtyard with a circular roof opening
• tranquil garden setting that creates a calm and reflective atmosphere.

Learn more at Gungahlin Memorial Hall and Indigo Lounge