Living Legacy Funeral Services
Complete Funeral Care. Half the Price. With A Living Legacy Tree.
We provide you with a green funeral service in Melbourne and Victoria.
Everything You Need in One Beautiful Location
Living Legacy Funeral Services by Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens is one of the best funeral services available in Melbourne and Victoria. This funeral service replaces the need and cost of a traditional funeral because it is not just a tree. And includes;
- your tree of choice in a protected and cared for gardens
- Dedicated personalised plaque
- the ability to add multiple ashes to your tree over time to create a living family tree
- the ash placement ceremony where friends and family gather around your tree to share stories of how your life touched theirs that lives on as well as place the ashes into the tree.
- the transformation of ashes so they help the tree grow
- perpetual care and no further fees.
- Crystal keepsake for any ash you may want to hold on to.
- good and beverages at the ceremony for friends and family.
- and much more
| Traditional Funeral Services: | Living Legacy Funeral Services: |
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Multiple vendors to coordinate |
One process, one location |
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Expensive add-ons and hidden fees |
Everything included in one price |
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Conventional funeral place |
Beautiful botanical gardens |
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Ends when service is over |
A peaceful sanctuary that continues to grow |
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Ongoing maintenance fees |
No future costs ever |
Cost Comparison Table
Compare the all-inclusive Living Legacy Tree package with the traditional funeral process. Understand the value, transparency, and care that comes with one simple price. Learn why Living Legacy Funeral Service is one of the best funeral service in Melbourne and Victoria.
| Service | Traditional Funeral Home | Living Legacy Funeral |
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Total Cost |
$15,000-40,000 |
$7,000 all-inclusive |
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Immediate care of cremated ashes |
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Documentation & legal |
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Funeral director suppor |
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Ceremony venue |
Chapel rent with extra cost |
Ashes treatment and treee ceremony in a serene garden |
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Catering |
$500-1,000 extra |
Included (15 guests) |
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Coffin/Casket |
$2,000-8,000 |
Not needed |
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Flowers |
$300-800 |
Natural botanical garden |
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Memorial option |
Grave/niche $3,000+ |
Living Legacy Tree included |
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Ongoing costs |
Annual fees
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None – protected forever |
Why Choose Living
Legacy Funeral Services?
All-Inclusive Service
Unlike traditional funeral homes that require you to coordinate with multiple vendors, just cremate your beloved in your nearest crematorium, and then we will handle everything.
Meaningful & Unique
Your loved one becomes a Living Legacy Tree, not a cold tombstone. Families can visit year-round for picnics, celebrations, and quiet reflection in our protected botanical gardens.
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
No hidden fees. Just one simple price that includes everything. These can be hard to find at other funeral service in Melbourne and Victoria.
Service Process
Step 1: We're Here When You Need Us
Call us at (03) 9059 4959 or fill out this form. Our caring team will:
- Arrange and help handle and care of your loved ones' ashes
- Handle all medical certificates and documentation
- Schedule a meeting for planning the services
Step 2: Plan Together
Meet with your dedicated funeral director or Legacy Planner who will:
- Guide you through all arrangements
- Discuss your family's wishes and needs
- Help select your Living Legacy Tree
- Coordinate ceremony details
- Provide clear pricing
We will support you without pressure
Step 3: A Beautiful Farewell
On the day of service, we will handle everything for you:
- We will have a ceremony in our Magnolia House and the location of your Living Legacy Tree
- Memorial photo displays
- Catering and refreshments
- The tree planting ceremony
Step 4: Ongoing Connection
After the service:
- Your tree is cared for in perpetuity
- You can visit anytime – no cemetery hours!
- Hold family gatherings and picnics and watch your loved one's Legacy grow
- You can even add multiple ashes of your family members or pets over time
Heartfelt Stories Of Legacy Planters
Types Of Legacy Trees You Can Plant
Find Us
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Public holidays: Visiting hours from 10:30am to 1:00pm (cafe is subject to availability).
Facilities
Mornington Green is a beautiful botanical garden situated in the serene Mornington Peninsula.
Our facilities include the front office (bookings essential), the gardens and clubhouse for the whole family to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions For
Our Living Legacy Funeral Service In Melbourne And Victoria:
We’re not a traditional cemetery. We’re a memorial Living Legacy Garden where ashes become living trees, offering a natural alternative to traditional burial sites. There are no graves or headstones at our gardens just flowers and trees. We are located in the Mornington Peninsula. We offer a unique botanical garden concept.
A Living Legacy Tree is a unique end of life option where a loved one’s ashes are carefully treated and infused into the soil of a tree or seeds, allowing their memory to live on through nature.
If you already have ashes from another funeral service in Melbourne, we can help transform them into a Living Legacy Tree.
You can have a funeral service for your family at Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens, located at 125 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Somerville, Victoria – just 50 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.
Mornington Green funeral service is approximately 50 minutes drive from Melbourne city, situated in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Yes, we offer funeral services throughout Victoria at our Mornington Green location, welcoming families from Melbourne, regional Victoria, and interstate.
A green funeral service at our Melbourne/Victoria location works by transforming your loved one’s ashes into Living Legacy Trees through our patented treatment process, tree ceremonial planting, and perpetual care with no further fees.
During a Living Legacy funeral service in Melbourne, families participate in our unique ceremonies including the Magnolia House welcome, grounding ceremony, ash treatment ritual, tree planting ceremony, family reflection and connection.
Yes, you can pre-plan a funeral service at our Melbourne Victoria location, with 75% of our clients choosing to pre-plan their Living Legacy Tree.
A funeral service in Melbourne at Mornington Green starts from $7,000, which includes everything from tree selection to ongoing care.
Yes, a Living Legacy funeral service is significantly more affordable than traditional Melbourne funerals, which average $15,000-$36,000.
Yes, unlike traditional Melbourne cemeteries, our funeral service in Victoria allows you to include your pet’s ashes in the same family tree.
For funeral services in Melbourne, we offer various memorial trees including Cherry Blossom, Red Flowering Gum, Jacaranda, and English Oak.
A funeral service at Melbourne’s Mornington Green includes catering for up to 15 people, with options to accommodate additional guests.
Yes, we provide funeral service ceremonies on weekends in Melbourne Victoria.
Choosing an eco-friendly funeral service in Melbourne means creating a living memorial that offsets carbon emissions and contributes to Victoria’s environment.
Unlike traditional Melbourne funeral services, Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens creates living memorials where families can visit year-round, have picnics, and watch their loved one grow as a tree
Yes, a Living Legacy Tree is protected in perpetuity under a conservation agreement, ensuring your loved one is cared for forever.
No, you don’t need council permission for our funeral service in Melbourne as Mornington Green is a registered memorial garden in Victoria.
Yes, multiple family members can share one funeral service tree at our Melbourne Victoria location, creating a Living Legacy Family Tree.
Our mission is to connect people to beauty that life creates by planting Legacy Gardens which honour and perpetuate life. Learn more about Living Legacy Memorials with Mornington Green.
