Metropolitan Memorial Parks

Happy Harmony Week from Metropolitan Memorial Parks! 🧡 Australia is one of the world's most successful multicultural countries, and our cultural diversity is at the heart of who we are at Metropolitan Memorial Parks. This week, our teams came together to celebrate by hosting morning teas and cultural lunches across our memorial parks. It was fantastic to see so many people embracing the spirit of inclusiveness and belonging through food, conversations, and connection. We’re proud to celebrate the diversity of our team and our community—not just during Harmony Week, but every day. We live our value of respect diversity by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone belongs. #HarmonyWeek #RespectDiversity #Inclusion #EveryoneBelongs

Celebrating diversity and excellence at the 2025 Premier’s Harmony Dinner 🌟 Last night, representatives from our leadership team and board, along with some of our Community Engagement Committee members, had the privilege of attending the 2025 Premier’s Harmony Dinner hosted by Multicultural NSW. The heart of the night focused on honouring inspiring individuals and organisations who represent the spirit of resilience, inclusivity, and unity that defines NSW. Their remarkable stories and contributions highlight the strength of our multicultural community. At Metropolitan Memorial Parks, we deeply value respecting diversity, which was beautifully reflected in the night's celebrations. We are proud to represent a variety of faiths and cultures within our team. Congratulations to all the winners and honourees! Your dedication and achievements inspire us all 🎉 #HarmonyDinner2025 #MulticulturalNSW #RespectDiversity #CommunityEngagement

In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’d like to recognise and celebrate four remarkable women who are laid to rest in our memorial parks. Through our Dead Famous series, we’re sharing the stories of these pioneering women who made their mark on history and paved the way for future generations. ✍ Louisa Lawson - A trailblazer in her own right, Louisa was a passionate advocate for women's rights and social reform, as well as a talented poet and writer who used her words to inspire change. 🎬 Lottie Lyell - An iconic figure in the Australian film industry, Lottie Lyell broke barriers for women in cinema. ⚖️ Kathleen Butler – Known as the "Godmother of Sydney Harbour Bridge," she played a key role in the bridge's construction, making her a pioneering figure in engineering and a strong advocate for women in the industry. 🩺 Alice Cashin – A brave Australian nurse who served with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service during the First World War. These women, with their unique stories and contributions, represent just a small part of the incredible legacy of women who have shaped our history. To learn more about these remarkable women and their stories through our Dead Famous video series, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJFpAFuY We also invite you to visit our eight memorial parks to discover more about these and many other women who have left their mark on Australian history. #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #DeadFamous #LegacyOfWomen #MetropolitanMemorialParks #IWD2025

February team spotlight: Grounds maintenance crew 🌟🌿 As Summer wraps up, we're shining the spotlight on our incredible grounds maintenance team, who live our values every day. Caring for over 400 hectares of Crown land across eight memorial parks is no small task - especially after the challenges of summer, from scorching heat to heavy rains. Yet, through it all, they work as one team to maintain and enhance the natural beauty of our unique memorial parks, ensuring every space is a meaningful place for reflection, connection, and remembrance. A huge thank you to our amazing grounds team for all that you do! Your hard work, passion, and commitment truly makes a difference to the community we serve ✨ #TeamSpotlight #GroundsMaintenance #Appreciation #OneTeam

Get ready to rock around the clock with the next episode of "Dead Famous"! Meet Johnny O'Keefe, the Australian rock and roll pioneer who shook the nation with his energetic stage presence and unforgettable hits like "Shout!" and "She's My Baby" 🎙️🎸 Laid to rest at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Johnny O'Keefe's remarkable story comes alive in our latest episode. Discover how he rose to fame as one of Australia's first rock and roll stars, broke down barriers in the music industry, and left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Watch Johnny O'Keefe's incredible story now, exclusively on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4gByOBY #DeadFamous #AustralianRockAndRoll #JohnnyOkeefe #AustralianMusicPioneers

We're delighted to welcome Carla Armanet GAICD to Metropolitan Memorial Parks as our new Executive Director of Customer Service, Marketing and Sales. Carla's wealth of experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to our team, and we're excited to have her on board. With over 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving success in customer engagement, placemaking, and commercial success, Carla brings a unique combination of skills, compassion, and understanding to our team. Her expertise extends to managing complex environments, strong brand management, strategic digital marketing, and cultural sensitivity. Her impressive background includes executive roles at Sydney Olympic Park Authority, the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, and Barangaroo Delivery Authority, where she has delivered exceptional results in team leadership, strategic planning, and business growth. Carla has spent her first week meeting our dedicated teams and exploring our remarkable memorial parks. We're grateful to have her as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our organisation and community. Welcome Carla! #MetropolitanMemorialParks #Leadership #NewAppointment #ExecutiveDirector

Great piece by InnovationAus.com on our digital transformation journey! We're proud to be featured, celebrating our commitment to innovation and excellence through digital transformation. Our team's dedication to improving our services has been instrumental in driving this change. Special thanks to our CFO, Simon Officer, for his strategic vision and leadership. Read the full article 👇 #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #MemorialParks

Metropolitan Memorial Parks is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director of Strategic Planning, Infrastructure and Assets – Brad Milner. Brad commenced with Metropolitan Memorial Parks on Monday and has spent a very interesting first week familiarising himself with our unique industry, remarkable memorial parks, talented workforce and current capital works projects. Brad brings over 20 years of experience in managing high-profile asset portfolios, property development, and capital projects, and has a proven record of delivering impactful, sustainable outcomes. Most recently Brad has served as the Director of Capital Programs at Taronga Conservation Society Australia, leading the development and delivery of their capital program, including several transformative projects. Brad has also held senior leadership roles at the Port Authority of NSW, overseeing a significant asset portfolio and leading major infrastructure upgrades and regional development projects. With his strategic expertise and passion for delivering impactful, sustainable outcomes, we’re excited to have Brad continue to enhance our infrastructure and deliver meaningful outcomes for the diverse communities we serve. Welcome Brad! #cemetery #capitalprojects #memorialparks #MetropolitanMemorialParks

We're excited to have hosted our first Death Café at Woronora Memorial Park, sparking important conversations for end of life ☕🕊️ This intimate gathering brought people together to share, listen, and explore the complexities of death, dying, and life.   A Death Café is a safe and supportive space where people can come together to discuss death, dying, and the human experience. By encouraging open and honest conversations, we aim to empower individuals to live more authentically, approach life's biggest questions with curiosity and courage, and break down taboos surrounding death and dying.   A huge thank you to Lillian Lyon and Nicque Misa-Richards from the #ShireDeathCafe for facilitating this important conversation. Your expertise and compassion helped create a truly meaningful experience for all who attended.   We're excited to continue this important conversation and look forward to hosting more Death Cafés at The Woronora Lodge.   #DeathCafe #WoronoraMemorialPark #MetropolitanMemorialParks #EndOfLifeConversations #DeathAwareness

Are you ready for the next episode of "Dead Famous"? 🏏 Meet Bill O'Reilly, the Australian cricket legend who spun his way into history! Buried at Woronora Memorial Park, Bill O'Reilly's remarkable story comes alive in our latest episode. Discover how he rose to fame as a renowned spin bowler, forged a respected career as a writer and journalist, and earned the enduring praise of Sir Donald Bradman. Watch Bill O'Reilly's inspiring story now, exclusively on our website 👉https://bit.ly/3AkQ3Zr #DeadFamous #AustralianCricket #BillOReilly #WoronoraMemorialPark #SportsLegend #CricketHistory #SummerOfCricket