The Opening of Sanctuary Creek: A New Haven for Remembering Loved Ones

The garden at Gungahlin Cemetery offers a peaceful retreat for Canberra families to honor and remember their departed loved ones.

Exploring Sanctuary Creek: A Tranquil Memorial Garden

  • A new 1.3-acre memorial garden, Sanctuary Creek, has been unveiled at Gungahlin Cemetery.
  • This serene space is specifically designed to cater to the needs of Canberrans seeking a final resting place for their loved ones.
  • Sanctuary Creek offers a range of unique memorial options that provide solace and comfort to grieving families.


Sanctuary Creek, with an investment of $1.8 million, is a haven of tranquility amidst the bustling city. It features:

  • Tranquil water features
  • A covered rotunda area for small memorial services

The garden’s design is a reflection of Canberra’s distinctive lifestyle and landscape, incorporating local artwork and plant species suited to Canberra’s climate.

Unique memorial options at Sanctuary Creek pay homage to iconic Canberra landmarks, including:

  • Mount Ainslie
  • The gang-gang cockatoo
  • The Bluebell flower
  • Black Mountain

Memorial Options at Sanctuary Creek

The memorial options at Sanctuary Creek offer families a variety of ways to remember and honor their loved ones, including:

  • Tranquillity Gardens: a traditional garden interment option
  • Remembrance Beam: a tapered granite beam with a bronze plaque for memorialization
  • Eternal Ribbon: a polished stainless-steel ribbon winding through the gardens
  • Ainslie Wall: a granite wall resembling the contours of Mount Ainslie
  • Memory Capsule: for secure storage of cremated remains and keepsakes
  • Niche Repose: raised yellow granite block garden edging
  • Sunset Lantern: a lantern-shaped space for cremated remains and keepsakes
  • Canberra Grove: a vertical option inspired by trees with unique Canberra designs

For more information on Sanctuary Creek and other burial options, visit the Canberra Memorial Park website.


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