Nillumbik and Murrindindi Shires
Eltham Community and Reception Centre - Eltham
Tucked into the leafy green of Eltham, this well-appointed venue balances natural beauty with polished functionality. A large hall with floor-to-ceiling windows opens to a garden-fringed terrace, offering a light-filled and serene setting for both ceremony and wake. Flexible layouts and good AV. Coffins are welcome, and you’re free to bring your own caterers.
Ideal for up to 300 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute - Arthurs Creek
Classic country vibes abound at this sweet little hall nestled among the bucolic hills of the Kinglake Ranges. The hall offers a simple, charming indoor space with timber floors, plus a covered outdoor area perfect for overflow or gathering after the service. Coffins welcome. Self-catering is possible, and the setting is especially lovely in the golden light of late afternoon.
Ideal for up to 120 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
Fondata 1872 - Kangaroo Ground
Set in the heart of wine country, this historic restaurant combines rustic Italian charm with a warm, elegant atmosphere. Featuring a heritage double-sided fireplace and views over rolling hills, it’s a heartfelt and inviting space to gather.
Ideal for 50 - 100 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Catered venue - menu available on request
The Little Vineyard - Chirnside Park
Tucked into the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, this boutique vineyard offers sweeping views, curated gardens and a tranquil, alfresco space among the vines. Rustic charm meets understated elegance in this picturesque countryside setting.
Ideal for up to 100 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Catered venue - menu available on request
Alowyn Gardens - Yarra Glen
Stunning gardens set across 7 acres, beautifully landscaped space featuring 9 delightful gardens. Its centrepiece, the 100m-long wisteria arbour, is a rare and breathtaking sight in bloom. Includes a charming café and extensive nursery on site.
Ideal for up to 200 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Both self-catered & catered options
Riverlea Estate - Wollert
A luxurious and serene estate just 30 minutes north of Melbourne, Riverlea offers a refined and picturesque setting for a dignified and memorable farewell. Surrounded by vineyards and gardens, the venue features grand, light-filled function rooms with soaring ceilings, as well as private outdoor terraces.
Ideal for 60 - 350 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Catered venue - menu available on request
Potters – Warrandyte
Tucked into native bushland on the edge of the Yarra Valley, Potters is all soft light, trees and open sky. A garden chapel with soaring ceilings and large windows looks straight onto the greenery, while courtyards and light-filled rooms flow easily between indoors and out. With everything held in one place and the landscape doing most of the work, the atmosphere is calm, natural and quietly grounding.
Peaceful, spacious, and surrounded by nature.
Ideal for up to 150 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Catered venue - menu available on request
Manningham Uniting Church – Templestowe
A small, heritage-listed timber church dating back to the 1890s, full of quiet charm and simplicity. This weatherboard building has a gentle, human scale, with soft light, timber details and a calm, grounded atmosphere that feels deeply respectful without being imposing.
Ideal for up to 40 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
Hurstbridge Hub - Hurstbridge
A modern and versatile community space that reflects the earthy elegance of Nillumbik’s timber and mudbrick heritage. With seating for up to 100, additional overflow areas, and a functional kitchen, the Hub is ideal for a relaxed, heartfelt farewell. Coffins are welcome, and the space is fully self-catered, offering flexibility for food and format. AV technician included.
Ideal for up to 100 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
Old Shire Offices - Hurstbridge
Designed in 1908 by T. H. Tisdall and H. Desbrowe, the Old Shire Offices are a rare little piece of local civic history. Once the Heidelberg Shire Offices and Library, the building has been carefully relocated and repurposed as a community hall, still carrying that unmistakable “public building” feeling, but in a warmer, more human scale.
Inside, you’ll find two open rooms that can be set in different ways depending on the shape of the gathering. Outside, it’s bordered by open grassy parkland, giving the whole place a sense of space and ease.
Ideal for up to 90 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
St Andrews Hall – St Andrews
A charming 1920s hall nestled among bushland and landscaped gardens in the St Andrews township. The space has that classic country-hall feeling, polished timber, generous floor space, and an elevated stage that naturally anchors the room. Surrounded by trees and open sky, it feels peaceful and tucked away, with a calm, local simplicity that holds people easily.
Ideal for up to 100 people
Funerals and memorials allowed
Fully self-catered venue
