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Funeral Venues
The Last Hurrah Funerals services all of Melbourne and country Victoria, and we partner with unique funeral venues that support authentic farewells in myriad settings - modern, rustic, urban and rural are all possible. We also go to any new venue you'd like, including your own home.
We specialise in creating ceremonies in places that have no hard time limits, including both BYO spaces and catered venues.
This page features a brief selection of the wonderful venues we work with. We have also compiled a comprehensive guide; if you'd like a copy, please get in touch with us by completing the form below:
Melbourne Funeral Venues
Click below to browse a stunning array of funeral venues, grouped by location.
This is just a small selection of our available spaces.
Hidden Garden Spaces, stately buildings and self-catered spaces
Quaint Halls, Community Spaces and local vibes
Cemeteries and Crematoriums
We are happy to assist families to inter their person in any cemetery, be it a large cemetery trust, or a smaller suburban or rural cemetery. We also specialise in natural burial, and are able to offer guidance on all the options for natural or standard burial.
We also have existing relationships with all the crematoriums in Victoria.
Below are a selection of some of our favourite cemeteries.
General Metropolitan Cemeteries
Including Fawkner* Northern Memorial Park, Altona* , Lilydale* and Healesville and Emerald
* Denotes that this location has a crematorium
Natural Burial at GMCT
Natural Burial Grounds at Lilydale and Healesville
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries
Includes Springvale*, Melbourne General, Bunurong*, Sorrento, Cheltenham, St Kilda and more
* Denotes that this location has a crematorium
Natural Burial at Carlsruhe Cemetery
Natural Burial at a very reasonable price North West of Melbourne
Natural Burial at Traralgon Cemetery
Natural and traditional burial options in Gippsland.
Kangaroo Ground Cemetery
Peaceful Semi-rural bush cemetery
Eltham Cemetery
An established cemetery in beautiful bushland
Arthur’s Creek Cemetery
Expansive views and quiet grassy vistas
Melbourne CBD & Inner North
75 Reid St
75 Reid Street is a funeral venue in Melbourne’s inner north, and incorporates a range of beautiful spaces to suit different sized events. We’ve partnered with these legends to provide this amazing North Fitzroy funeral venue at a reduced rate.
Studley Grounds
A breezy funeral venue nestled close to the yarra, looking out over Kew golf course. This venue offers indoor/outdoor spaces, a grassy area for ceremony and lovely catering options.
The Tote (Collingwood)
If your person spent many a night negotiating the wilds of Melbourne’s Inner North pubs with a pint in hand, what better place to send them off? The Tote in Collingwood is an iconic venue, a funeral venue that’s totally unique. We have it on good authority that coffins are welcome on the stage, bar or pool table. Whatever rings your bells!
Howler
A green oasis in the suburb of Brunswick, Howler has a number of different spaces to cater from 20-300 people. These spaces are the perfect funeral venue for passionate inner north types, music lovers, and urban dwellers.
Bar Open
An absolute Fitzroy institution, Bar Open has a range of spaces including an outdoor area, and live music space for rousing farewells with full band. A unique funeral venue close to Melbourne’s CBD, it offers reasonably priced for gatherings of all sizes.
Old Bar
Another iconic Melbourne venue, the Old Bar in Fitzroy can hold a fitting send off, complete with a signature cocktail, bands and announcement on the chalkboard. A funeral venue for authentic inner north farewells.
The Alter Electric
Why not have a funeral in a super-hip wedding space? Bring love to your last goodbye. A fabulous little venue for small gatherings
Western Suburbs
Overnewton Castle
A classic heritage venue with a variety of different locations to hold a beautiful memorial or funeral. Catering available.
Royal Yacht Club
A fantastic waterside venue with amazing outdoor space that has weatherproof elements, as well as indoor spaces and extensive catering options.
Little Ginger Warehouse
For the creatively minded, this amazing blank canvas space features indoor and outdoor areas, self catering and catering for up to 100. Very reasonably priced.
Bayside Suburbs
Memo Music Hall
A stunning venue from Melbourne’s dancehall hey-day, Memo Music Hall offers full production capabilities. Self-catering or catering options available.
West Beach Pavilion St Kilda
Right on the sand, with a dedicated space, this gorgeous venue is perfect to send off someone who loved the sea
Hampton Surf Lifesaving Club
With an incredible beachside location, this venue offers a deck overlooking the water, a lovely bright space with self-catering options and some inhouse AV at a reasonable price.
Lovely Budget Venues
Harkaway Hall
A gorgeous hall with kitchen facilities and day hire at a great price in the South East.
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
A cost-effective venue with kitchen and AV hire. Hiring this space also helps support programs for our indigenous community.
Old Shire Hall
This heritage hall is suitable for up to 80 people and includes a small kitchen. Well-priced for smaller gatherings
Essendon Sea Scouts Hall
A lovely community hall close to the Maribyrnong River, with affordable whole day hire and kitchen facilities
Eastern Suburbs
Dandenong Ranges
Chateau Wyuna
A truly whimsical venue with outdoor options for funerals, a treetop vista room, quaint chapel, and larger spaces, all available in the one booking. One of our favourites. Catering available.
Marybrooke Manor
Another gorgeous mountain venue that offers indoor and outdoor options and exclusive use of the venue for the duration of the funeral and wake. Catering available.
South Eastern Melbourne & the Peninsula
Yarra Valley
Nillumbik and Murrundindi
Panton Hill Winery
An absolutely stunning venue that feels like you’re in the heart of Tuscany. Ideal for small funerals, this venue has wonderful wine and catering options.
Ballara Receptions
Incredible grounds and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for all kinds of funerals and memorials. Extensive catering options available.
Arthur’s Creek Hall
A classic Nillumbik community hall with stunning gardens, indoor/outdoor spaces and kitche facilities.
Dark Horse
Nestled in the gorgeous bush gateway to the Yarra Valley, Dark Hose offers indoor and outdoor spaces and full catering.
St Andrews Community Hall and Centre
A range of beautiful spaces, close to the bush and birdsong, with full kitchen facilities and reasonable prices.
Rural Victoria
