Please follow the below link to visit the Department of Health website, where Information for cemetery trusts about directions issued by the Chief Health Officer can be downloaded at the bottom of the page: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria

 

Whilst COVID-19 has presented an ever-evolving environment, our commitment to working with our community to deliver quality and caring service with compassion and create and maintain enduring and accessible remembrance into perpetuity remains firm.

We are working with the latest advice from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to adapt our services and procedures to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees, partners, and the community we serve.

This page has important information to help you understand what these restrictions mean when using our services.

This information is current at time of publishing. Due to the rapidly changing environment restrictions may change. Please call us or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au to ensure the most up to date information. 

Our sites and services are open in a COVID Safe capacity

RPCV are open to support you via phone and email. Our office is open for appointments, please call or email to book a time.

Our Elaine McNamara Chapel and cemetery sites are open for funerals in adherence to restrictions, the following conditions of entry apply to every RPCV building:

You must not be displaying any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with those who have in the last 14 days.

You must not visit if you are required to be in isolation or quarantine.

Our function space at Eaglehawk is not currently available for hire.

Our thoughts are with our community and with those who are experiencing the pain of loss when physical connection to others and presence in honouring loved ones has been difficult and restricted.

We are committed to delivering quality and caring service throughout these unprecedented times and adapting our operations to assist families in celebrating the lives of and remembering their loved ones.

 

How many attendees can funerals have?

Funerals can currently be conducted with no capacity limits or density limits. 

 

Will I have to wear a face covering or mask?

Face masks are no longer required in our buildings but are encouraged to be worn if you are not able to socially distance.

 

Can I visit a grave or memorial site?

There are no restrictions on reasons to leave home and graves and memorial sites can be visted by all Victorians.

 

Can I visit RPCV for an appointment?

Our office is open for appointments. Please call or email to book a time.

RPCV are open to support all via phone and email and mail.

Please call us on 1300 266 561 or email: sales@rpcv.org.au

 

Can I have a monument or plaque installed?

Plaques and monuments may be arranged during this time and installed on site. To make arrangements, please call us on 1300 266 561 or email sales@rpcv.org.au. 

 

We are here to support you

We understand the importance of saying goodbye to loved ones and appreciate the added difficulty that restrictions have imposed on families this year. Please contact our team to discuss any concerns you may have during this time an find out how we can support you.

We are committed to serving our community throughout these unprecedented times, reshaping our services so families can honour and celebrate the life of loved ones.

Axedale Remembrance Park

Cemetery Road, Axedale VIC 3551

Axedale Catholic Cemetery

Cemetery Road, Axedale VIC 3551

RPCV is currently responsible for the management and operations of the privately owned Axedale Catholic cemetery

Bendigo Remembrance Park

70 Carpenter Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Donnybrook Cemetery

Malcolm Street, Kalkallo 3064

RPCV is currently assisting Donnybrook cemetery with caretaker arrangements, please contact us for any at need memorial requirements.

Eaglehawk Remembrance Park

5 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Malcolm Street, Kalkallo 3064

Emu Creek

Hargreaves Street, Emu Creek. This remembrance park does not have any existing burials or cremated remains interments, or the capacity for new ones at the current time. 

Kangaroo Flat Remembrance Park

33-49 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555

Kialla West Remembrance Park

7374 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla West VIC 3631

Pine Lodge Remembrance Park

1600 Midland Hwy, Shepparton East VIC 3631

Sunbury Cemetery

88 Shields Street, Sunbury VIC 3429

RPCV is currently responsible for the management and operations of the Sunbury cemetery

White Hills Remembrance Park

Corner of Holdsworth Road and Plumridge Street, White Hills VIC 3550