Sunbury Cemetery

Victoria

Australia

Nestled at the foot of Jackson’s Hill in Sunbury, Victoria. Steeped in history, the cemetery’s roots trace back to 1862 when the first 10 acres of the cemetery reserve were gazetted. This rectangular piece of land, stretching from the north-west to the south-east, marked the beginning of a sacred space that would become a final resting place for many. On August 5, 1862, the hallowed ground witnessed its first registered burial, marking the solemn commencement of a space dedicated to honouring and remembering lives lived. Within that inaugural year, seven more burials followed, establishing a connection between the community and this sacred landscape. In 1880, an additional 17 acres were gazetted, expanding the cemetery’s footprint and ensuring its continued role as a place of reflection, remembrance, and commemoration.