A Guide to Funerals and Memorial Services for Large Groups in Melbourne

Kelly Griffiths
Dec 1, 2025
3 min read

When planning a farewell, families often face the challenge of finding a venue that is both beautiful and practical. This becomes even more difficult when accommodating a large group. Many venues in Melbourne are not designed with funerals in mind. Hotels often do not allow coffins, some locations can be prohibitively expensive, and others lack the outdoor settings that many families value, particularly when large numbers of guests are expected.

For those searching for outdoor funeral venues in Melbourne, the options can feel limited.

At Wooling Hill Memorial Estate, located just 35 minutes from Melbourne in New Gisborne, we specialise in hosting large funerals and memorial services. Our estate combines flexibility, natural beauty, and care to create a meaningful farewell, while offering families the space, privacy, and facilities that many other venues cannot provide.

A Complete Funeral Venue in Melbourne’s Macedon Ranges

Wooling Hill offers a comprehensive service in one convenient location. With an on-site funeral director, families can arrange both the funeral and interment without needing to coordinate multiple venues or providers. This seamless approach allows families to focus on remembrance rather than logistics.

Space for Large Memorial Services

Unlike many venues, Wooling Hill can comfortably accommodate in excess of 400 guests, making it one of Melbourne’s premier destinations for large funeral services.

The estate offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a private chapel, ensuring families can choose the setting that feels most fitting. Whether you are planning a traditional funeral or a modern celebration of life, our facilities can be tailored to meet your needs.

Unique Celebrations of Life

Every life has a story, and we welcome families who want to design a farewell that feels personal.

For example:

A car club tribute drive-through for a motoring enthusiast.
A flyover in honour of a pilot.
Live music, storytelling, or media presentations.
Tree planting with ashes interment, either during the service or privately at a later time.

Our flexible spaces and supportive team ensure that your family’s requests can be honoured in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

Outdoor Beauty and Private Grounds

Set within the Macedon Ranges, Wooling Hill offers peaceful, spacious outdoor settings where guests can gather, reflect, and connect. The expansive grounds provide ample space for large groups without feeling crowded, while the exclusive and private environment ensures that families experience a true sense of ownership over the day.

Comfort, Accessibility, and Hospitality

Practical details matter when planning for large groups.

Wooling Hill provides:

Ample onsite parking.
Wheelchair accessibility throughout the estate.
Catering options for post-service gatherings.

This combination allows families to extend their time together, sharing food, memories, and stories in a warm and welcoming environment.

Why Choose Wooling Hill?

For families seeking funeral venues in Melbourne that cater to large groups, Wooling Hill offers unmatched flexibility, natural beauty, and care.

Unlike hotels or other venues that may restrict coffins, charge prohibitively high fees, or lack outdoor space, Wooling Hill is purpose-built to host funerals and memorials. With an onsite funeral director, families have the reassurance that every detail, from the ceremony to the interment, can be managed seamlessly in one place.

We also welcome celebrants. Families are free to choose someone they know and trust, or we can recommend experienced professionals who create deeply personal services.

Guests leave not only remembering the loved one being honoured, but also carrying with them the serenity of the estate, a comfort that lingers long after the day has ended.

Located just 35 minutes from Melbourne in New Gisborne, Wooling Hill Memorial Estate is the premier choice for large funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life.

Plan a Visit to Wooling Hill Memorial Estate

If you are planning a funeral or memorial service and want a venue that combines beauty, flexibility, and care, we invite you to experience Wooling Hill for yourself.

Contact our team today to arrange a tour or to discuss how we can help create a service that truly honours your loved one.

We are open 7 days a week for families to visit and enjoy the estate.