Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries

Upcoming Events

1 July - 2 December 2023

History Guided Tours @ Woronora Memorial Park

Join local history expert Clive Baker and other guides from the Shire Military History Club and discover the interesting military and civilian people of the Shire now resting in Woronora Memorial Park.

With a variety of different tours to choose from (join one or join them all) there is much to learn about the stories behind these veterans and other citizens who have served our country in times of war and peace.

Tour Dates for 2023 include:

  • Saturday, 1 July 2023
  • Saturday, 5 August 2023
  • Saturday, 2 September 2023
  • Saturday, 7 October 2023
  • Saturday, 4 November 2023
  • Saturday, 2 December 2023

Gather at Celeste Cottage Café at 9.30am for 10am start.

Complimentary refreshments for participants. 

BYO water bottle and wear hat, suncream and comfortable shoes.

Bookings recommended 

 

SMC Website Event - WMP Guided Tours 1

 

15 October 2023

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance @ Woronora Memorial Park

Woronora Memorial Park warmly invites you to attend our 2023 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Event.

The service will be held at Karinya Children's Garden,
Woronora Memorial Park at 4.00pm Sunday 15 October, 2023.


We invite families, friends and supporters to attend this very important day where families and their supporters can unite to remember their babies that have gone too soon.

This special event recognises all kinds of loss, including early pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, neo-natal death, SIDS, and accidental deaths. No matter the loss, it is a day to remember those babies that have passed, and to offer support to those that are grieving.

The service will see music, poems, speakers, the lighting of a candle representing the International Wave of light and a dove release. It will allow those who have lost a little one, time to reflect, remember and honour the time that they had with them.

This event is proudly supported by

Bears of Hope and White Lady Funerals

 

WMP PIL Social Tile

 

Past Events

22 April 2023

Discovery Day @ Woronora Memorial Park

As part of the 2023 Sutherland Shire Citizens' Heritage Festival, we invite you to come and explore the natural beauty and rich history of Woronora Memorial Park.

Get ready to step back in time and discover the rich heritage of Woronora Memorial Park! Explore our newly refurbished chapels and old crematorium, along with a showcase of historic photos and artefacts. In keeping with the theme of this year's Heritage month, which is "Sharing Stories", we will share stories of the people, traditions, and landmarks that have shaped our community. 

For further information and to book a free ticket visit: https://www.smcnsw.org.au/heritage-festival.

Bookings recommended.

 

 

Heritage Festival Social

 

27 April 2023

Anzac Day Service @ Woronora Memorial Park

ANZAC Service hosted by Shire Military History Club, followed by refreshments at Celeste Cafe

A guided military tour will follow at 11am. leaving from the onsite cafe.

Join us on April 27th as we gather at Woronora Memorial Park's ANZAC Memorial to pay our respects to the brave soldiers who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I and in all wars since. This ANZAC Day event is open to the public and is a chance to honour and remember those who have served our country.

During the ceremony, several speakers will take the stage to offer their thoughts on the significance of ANZAC Day and what it means to them personally. It provides a meaningful opportunity for people to come together and honour those who have given their lives in service to their country.

We invite you to join us in this important commemoration of our national history and identity.

 

Anzac Day Service Website Event Tile (2)

 

27 April - 16 May 2023

Military History Guided Tours @ Woronora Memorial Park

Join local history expert Clive Baker and other guides from the Shire Military History Club and discover the interesting military and civilian people of the Shire now resting in Woronora Memorial Park.

With four different tours to choose from throughout Heritage month (join one or join them all) there is much to learn about the stories behind these veterans and other citizens who have served our country in war and peace.

Heritage festival tour dates:

  • Thursday, 27 April – ANZAC service at 10am followed by a tour leaving at 11am  
  • Monday, 1 May starting at 10am 
  • Sunday, 7 May starting at 10am  
  • Tuesday, 16 May starting at 10am  


Gather at Celeste Cottage Café at 9.30am for 10am start. 
Complimentary refreshments for participants. 


BYO water bottle and wear hat, suncream and comfortable shoes.


Bookings recommended 

 

Shire Military History Tours Event Tiles

 

4 May - 18 May 2023

Pioneer Park Guided History @ Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park

Join local historians from Cape Banks Family History Society to discover the fascinating history of Pioneer Park located within the grounds of Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.

Pioneer Park has many headstones that were transported from the early burial grounds of Sydney. The memorials in Pioneer Park were relocated from two of Sydney’s oldest cemeteries, Town Hall Cemetery and the Sydney Burial Ground, also known as the Devonshire Street Cemetery.

There is much to learn about the stories behind these historic graves and the people that they belonged to.

Tour dates:

  • Thursday, 4 May 2023 starting at 10.30am
  • Thursday, 11 May 2023 starting at 10.30am
  • Thursday, 18 May 2023 starting at 10.30am

Gather at the Captain Cook Memorial statue, located within Pioneer Park at 10.00am for a 10.30am start

Complimentary coffee vouchers redeemable at the on-site cafe for all participants.

BYO water bottle and wear hat, suncream and comfortable shoes.

Bookings recommended.

 

Cape Banks Tours Tile

 

9 August 2023

Planning for Care Options at End of Life | Webinar

Dying to Know Day (8 August) is Australia’s biggest conversation about death; a national campaign which encourages people to be strong self-advocates for their own personal planning.

In association with the annual event, Rest Assured has partnered with Newcastle Compassionate Community (NCC) to present Planning for Care Options at End of Life from 5.00pm - 6.30pm, 9 August. 

Join NCC advocates, Jeanette Lacey and Ruth Boydell, who will share their knowledge and expertise on how we can become more empowered to make the right choices for ourselves and our family members.

Discussions includes:

  • Taking responsibility – your rights and choices
  • Developing an Advance Care Plan – what is it and how do I make one?
  • Sharing conversations with family – roles of Enduring POA and Enduring Guardian
  • Palliative Care – extending quality and length of life
  • Choosing to die at home – family and community support
  • Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act 2022 passed through NSW Parliament on 19 May 2022. The legislation will come into effect from 28 November 2023.

Book to receive the Zoom link.

 

SMC Website Event Tile - Rest Assured Webinar

 

15 September 2023

Police Remembrance Day @ Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park

3pm

The Police Remembrance Day event is held to remember and honour fallen police officers during Police Remembrance Week and close to Police Remembrance Day.

It is held by and on behalf of the local Police, Police Community and members of the public.

 

Police Memorial Event - ESMP

 

22 September 2023

Police Remembrance Day @ Woronora Memorial Park

3pm

The Police Remembrance Day event is held to remember and honour fallen police officers during Police Remembrance Week and close to Police Remembrance Day.

It is held by and on behalf of the local Police, Police Community and members of the public.

 

Police Memorial Event - WMP

 

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