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The site is located in Harkness, in the City of Melton, approximately 40km northwest of Melbourne’s CBD. As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the new memorial park is strategically positioned to meet the long-term needs of the area. 

The memorial park will offer affordable burial and memorial options including lawn, monumental, and directional graves, as well as ash scattering and memorialisation areas. There will also be places for funeral services and events, and outdoor gathering spaces. 

Construction started in the second half of 2025 and we are in the middle of major construction. Harkness Memorial Park is expected to open by mid-2027. 

Expressions of interest are now open. To register your interest, please complete the online form. Pre-sales will start near the completion of construction, in 2027. Exact dates will be announced and shared first with the Expression of Interest list, then with the general public.

We will offer a variety of options and tiered pricing structure to suit different preferences and budgets. Indicative pricing is now available. Please visit the Enquire page to learn more. 

Indicative prices are preliminary estimates provided before fees are formally approved and gazetted by the Department of Health. They are intended to help you understand the expected cost of a plot; however, final prices may vary once approval has been received. 

The masterplan has been shaped by extensive community consultation, including input from Traditional Owners, local residents, and cultural groups. We will continue to gather feedback through our online engagement hub ‘YourSay’ and workshops to ensure the park meets local needs as it grows. 

Yes, the section of Harkness Road leading to the memorial park entrance will be upgraded after the first stage of work is completed. The State Government is also considering upgrades to the Western Freeway between Harkness Road and Christie Road. 

You can subscribe for regular project updates or email enquiries to harkness@gmct.com.au. We regularly share project updates and opportunities for community feedback through these channels, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.

The site will remain a farm as the memorial park develops. Over time, plans include 100,000+ burial and memorial plots, walking trails, and a ceremonial pavilion with inclusive facilities, a café, and a florist. Visit the masterplan to learn more about our long-term vision for the site.

The prices listed are for the Right of Interment (ROI) of a final resting place. Elements such as inscribed plaques and headstones are not included in these prices, as they will have separate costs from your chosen stonemason. 

For graves: Your right is granted in perpetuity (forever), meaning your family can use and care for the space for generations. 

For cremation memorials: You can choose either a 25-year period or in perpetuity (forever). If you choose 25 years, you’ll have options to renew when that period ends. 

For burial plots, the depth will allow for up to 3 interments per grave. 

Cremated remains positions will vary based on type of memorial.