About

Geelong Cemeteries Trust is a Not-For-Profit organisation, committed to caring for its communities.

Mission

To provide caring services for our families and communities, and maintain a respectful, sustainable environment.

Purpose

The quality burial, cremation and memorial services and facilities we provide need to be consistent, of reasonable cost and exceed the community’s expectations.

Vision

To achieve excellence in the provision of quality cemetery facilities and services for our families and communities.

Our Story

Community and care go hand in hand and Geelong Cemeteries Trust is proud to have represented this for almost four decades.

Geelong Cemeteries Trust was formed on 1 January 1985, after the management and administration of the Eastern, Western and Barrabool Hills Trusts were consolidated to ensure consistency in the delivery of services.

Geelong Cemeteries Trust operates under the provisions of the Victorian Cemeteries And Crematoria Act 2003. 

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Since then, we have taken a number of locations into our care and built a Crematorium, Chapel, Pavilion and Function Room to service our communities.

We administer 22 locations across several regions and continue to embrace the ever-evolving needs of our diverse community, now and for future generations.

When it’s time to commemorate the life of a loved one, plan ahead or research family history, we’re here to help.

Our Leadership Team

  • Trust Members
  • Management Team
  • Community Advisory Committee

John Mitchell (Chair)

Appointed 2019
(to 28 Feb 2025)

Mark Crouch

Appointed 2018
(to 30 June 2024)

Ross Ebbels

Appointed 2023
(to 31 May 2026)

Anne Fairbairn

Appointed 2016
(to 30 June 2024)

Deryck Gall

Appointed 2021
(to 30 June 2024)

Melanie Rogers

Appointed 2017
(to 31 May 2026)

Margot Stork

Appointed 2020
(to 31 May 2026)

Bernadette Uzelac

Appointed 2021
(to 30 June 2024)

Pamela Williams

Appointed 2023
(to 31 May 2026)

Dean Matthews

Chief Executive Officer

Martin Lanyon

Director – Corporate Services/CFO

Frank de Groot

Director – Projects, Development & Innovation

Jason Lyle

Director – Operations

Elaine Seckold

People Advisor

Ashleigh Hounsell

Executive Officer

Anne Fairbairn

Co Chair – Geelong/Gisborne

Ross Ebbels

Co Chair – Geelong/Gisborne

Robert Missen

Geelong

Noel Ryan

Geelong

Kristine Mellens

Geelong

Helene Cameron

Geelong

Jonathan Feldman

Geelong

Amanda Meath

Geelong

Kim Forbes

Geelong

Carol Brislane

Geelong

Maureen Garrett

Geelong

Julie Hallifax

Geelong

Deryck Gall

Geelong/Gisborne

Helen Sankey

Gisborne

Christine Thompson

Gisborne

Dot Gardner

Gisborne

John Scott

Gisborne

Eddie Gardiner

Gisborne

Joseph Vella

Gisborne

For more information about our Community Advisory Committee,
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Careers

Join a compassionate team, committed to caring for our communities.

Tenders

Find current tenders, as well as related forms and procedures.

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FAQs

Offering answers to the common questions families have with the passing of a loved one.

Events

Stay up-to-date with all works, announcements and events happening across our 22 locations.

Publications

Reports, plans and policies relating to our organisation made available here for our communities.

Resources

Your place for guidance, information and insights for all things related to our organisation.

Let's Talk

Our friendly client services team is here to help and welcomes any questions you may have. Caring for our communities is what we do best.