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Cemetery chapel · Dandenong South

Sanctuary Chapel

Bunurong Memorial Park

Seats up to 80 guests Indoor function space On-site parking
Enquire about this venue Call 1300 788 881

The space

A curved glass pavilion resting at the edge of Lake Australis — water and sky on every side, and room for up to 80 guests to gather in the light.

At a glance

Facilities

Service & gathering

Funeral Service Location
Private Family Gathering Space

Capacity & setting

Seats up to 80 guests
Garden Views
Covered / waterproof area
Lakeside
Waterfront

Accessibility

Accessible restroom
Step Free / Ramp
Wheelchair accessible

Parking

On-Site Parking Available

Catering

Catering Available
In house catering

Audio-visual

Audio-visual equipment on site
Sound system or microphone provided

About this venue

The Sanctuary is unlike anywhere else at Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong South — a curved glass pavilion resting on the edge of Lake Australis, set apart from the main chapels and reached by its own lakeside path. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the room, so the water and sky become part of the service, and chairs rather than fixed pews mean the space can be arranged to suit your family. It seats up to 80 guests for a funeral or memorial service, with a laser projector, large screen, microphones and live streaming, so anyone who can't travel can still be part of the day. A private cremation or graveside burial can follow within the same grounds — a setting families across Melbourne's south-east choose when the place itself should feel like part of the tribute.

A closer look

Inside the chapel

Sanctuary Chapel interior at Bunurong Memorial Park with panoramic lake views, chairs and projection screen
Curved open-air veranda at Sanctuary Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, with pendant lights overlooking the lake
Timber boardwalk bridge with Corten steel balustrades leading to Sanctuary Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park
overed balcony at Sanctuary Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, looking across the lake to the fountain and boardwalk
Seating and timber lectern inside Sanctuary Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park, Dandenong South, facing the lake
Exterior of Sanctuary Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park with sweeping Corten roofline at the water's edge
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Practical details

Getting to Sanctuary Chapel

Address
790 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South VIC 3175
Region
South East
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Visit Sanctuary Chapel on the cemetery website

Sanctuary Chapel, within the grounds of Bunurong Memorial Park.

Helpful to know

Questions families ask

Sanctuary Chapel seats up to 80 guests.
Yes — Sanctuary Chapel is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access and an accessible restroom.
Yes, on-site parking is available.
Yes. The service can be live-streamed and recorded, so family and friends who can't be there in person can still share the day.
Yes. Services of any faith, culture, or none at all are welcome — led by a celebrant, a member of the clergy, or your own family.
Yes. The chapel is set up for music and audio-visual tributes, so you can play recorded or live music and show a photo or video tribute during the service.
Yes. We can help arrange a gathering nearby for refreshments or a wake after the service.
A Simple farewell includes the use of the chapel, a considered selection of options to choose from, and one of our team guiding you from the first call to the last goodbye — all for one clear, published price with nothing hidden.
Get in touch with our team any time, day or night. We'll talk through your family's wishes and handle the arrangements with the cemetery on your behalf.
Cirrus, Cumulus and Stratus are chapel spaces within Bunurong's main chapel building. The Sanctuary is its own building — a glass pavilion at the edge of Lake Australis, with water views on every side and flexible seating rather than fixed pews. Families often choose it when they want the setting itself to feel like part of the farewell.
The Sanctuary sits at the edge of Lake Australis, and there are two easy ways to arrive. You can park in the main car park closest to the Frankston–Dandenong Road entrance and take the footbridge across the lake, which brings you right to the chapel — a lovely walk on a fine day, and handy if you're staying on for refreshments afterwards. Or simply follow the signs to the chapel and park along the road beside it, a few steps from the entrance. Our team will be there to greet your guests and show them the way.
Yes. The pavilion is fully enclosed and climate-controlled year-round, so your family enjoys the lake views whatever the weather. There's also a covered balcony over the water if guests would like a quiet moment outside before or after the service.

A Simple Experience

A dignified farewell, with less to decide

Grief brings enough to carry without a hundred decisions. A Simple farewell keeps the choices few and the price clear — a service in a cemetery chapel, a small and considered selection to choose from, and one of our team beside you from the first call to the last goodbye. The same standard of care we bring to every family; we have simply taken the weight of choosing off your shoulders.

One clear price

A fixed, transparent cost published in full — with nothing hidden and nothing added later.

A considered selection

Our most-loved coffins and arrangements, gently narrowed so the choosing feels easy, not endless.

Someone beside you

A trusted guide to walk you through each step, with the same care and attention throughout.

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Considering Sanctuary Chapel?

We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tell us a little about your family's needs and we'll help you plan a farewell here.

Send an enquiry Call 1300 788 881