March 8th, 2023Local cemeteries get grants to help locals RIP

The Glenlyon Cemetery Trust in the Hepburn Shire is getting a $2,880 state government grant which will be used to buy a purpose built trailer.

The financial assistance is part of the state government’s investing more than $600,000 in grants through its 2022-23 Cemetery Grants Program.

The Vaughan Cemetery trust in the Mount Alexander Shire, will also receive a $ 10,340 grant. This funding will be used for the design of a crossing over “Hit or Miss Gully”.

The Vaughan and Glenlyon Cemetery trusts are among 50 cemetery trusts across the state sharing in this round of grants.

The grants make an important contribution to the cost of cemetery infrastructure, amenities, maintenance, equipment and training.

The grants program provides financial support to help cemeteries – many of which are volunteer-run to continue to function as peaceful and welcoming places of remembrance for the whole community.

Grant rounds are awarded twice a year, with applications for the current round closing on 31 March.