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Mornington Peninsula · Victoria

A garden where every life carries on.

Every tree begins with a loved one's ashes and keeps growing, in a garden the family returns to season after season.

The Mornington Green Living Legacy Garden, with memorial trees across the grounds.

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What we offer

From a single tree to a shared family memorial, each service is designed around what your family and pet needs.

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Pre-planning

Arrange your memorial in advance.

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A couple holding a wooden urn together beneath blossoming cherry trees at Mornington Green.

At Need

A lasting home for their ashes.

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An older couple reviewing a Mornington Green brochure with a memorial consultant among the trees.

Family memorial

One shared tree for generations.

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A man kissing his husky as they sit together among the memorial trees at Mornington Green.

Pet memorial

Honour your pet with a tree.

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A flowering red bottlebrush memorial tree in a row of staked trees at Mornington Green.

Tree memorial

Browse our memorial tree species.

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How it works

Four Steps to a
Living Memorial Tree

The process is gentle, meaningful, and entirely guided by our team.

Choose from native species suited to the Mornington Peninsula. Our team helps you find the tree that best reflects the life you are honouring.

Using our patented science, cremated remains are safely treated and prepared to nourish the soil around your chosen tree.

A dedicated planting ceremony marks the moment. Your tree takes root in our protected forest cemetery on the Mornington Peninsula.

The garden is open all year. Come alone, bring family, or join one of our seasonal gatherings. The tree is always there.

A Mornington Green consultant showing tree species options to a couple

Real stories from
the families we serve

The best rated memorial park in Australia.

Two people with a newly planted tree in a memorial garden.

I know its what you do, but it was very well done. Universally applauded by all those who were there.

Ray Wood

Family member

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Family photo at Mornington Green gardens.

Mum loved her garden, and I’m sure she’s happy knowing she’s in beautiful surroundings that we’ll enjoy visiting.

Kim Westlake – Mum’s Tree

Family member

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

Testimonial photo from Katherine – Gingko

It's nothing like visiting a cemetery. Joy watching our trees grow, playing games, feeding the ducks, and having a coffee.

Katherine – Gingko

Family member

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

The service was beautiful, everything was perfect and so easy to make happen. I am forever grateful to the team at Mornington Green for helping me to find the right solution to honouring mum’s wishes.

Cherie Cady – Mum’s Ashes

Mother

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Testimonial photo from Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Hard to put into words how beautiful this place is. Thank you for making my Dad's planting day so incredibly special.

Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Family member

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Thank you to Mornington Green for making us feel so welcome when we were going through the toughest time of our lives. We now have a beautiful tree when visiting our son that we can watch grow – it’s our happy place.

Caitlyn Thomson⁠

Son

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

Testimonial photo from Nicole Taylor

A peaceful, quiet place to celebrate Mum's life. My children can hug her as a tree and keep a flower by their bed.

Nicole Taylor

Mother

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My son Matthew passed in 2020, and finding a resting place for him was incredibly challenging. Traditional cemeteries felt sad and didn’t reflect who he was. Matthew loved nature, and when I found Mornington Green, its vision of a beautiful botanical garden felt like the perfect place.

Amanda Settineri

Son

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Testimonial photo from Gayle Langley

Gayle Langley's ceremony was a heartfelt gathering, honoring her life through shared stories and nature's beauty.

Gayle Langley

Ceremony

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Testimonial photo from Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Living on in the hearts they touched for nothing loved is ever lost.

Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Family memorial

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

Two people with a newly planted tree in a memorial garden.

I know its what you do, but it was very well done. Universally applauded by all those who were there.

Ray Wood

Family member

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Family photo at Mornington Green gardens.

Mum loved her garden, and I’m sure she’s happy knowing she’s in beautiful surroundings that we’ll enjoy visiting.

Kim Westlake – Mum’s Tree

Family member

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

Testimonial photo from Katherine – Gingko

It's nothing like visiting a cemetery. Joy watching our trees grow, playing games, feeding the ducks, and having a coffee.

Katherine – Gingko

Family member

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

The service was beautiful, everything was perfect and so easy to make happen. I am forever grateful to the team at Mornington Green for helping me to find the right solution to honouring mum’s wishes.

Cherie Cady – Mum’s Ashes

Mother

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Testimonial photo from Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Hard to put into words how beautiful this place is. Thank you for making my Dad's planting day so incredibly special.

Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Family member

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Thank you to Mornington Green for making us feel so welcome when we were going through the toughest time of our lives. We now have a beautiful tree when visiting our son that we can watch grow – it’s our happy place.

Caitlyn Thomson⁠

Son

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

Testimonial photo from Nicole Taylor

A peaceful, quiet place to celebrate Mum's life. My children can hug her as a tree and keep a flower by their bed.

Nicole Taylor

Mother

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My son Matthew passed in 2020, and finding a resting place for him was incredibly challenging. Traditional cemeteries felt sad and didn’t reflect who he was. Matthew loved nature, and when I found Mornington Green, its vision of a beautiful botanical garden felt like the perfect place.

Amanda Settineri

Son

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Testimonial photo from Gayle Langley

Gayle Langley's ceremony was a heartfelt gathering, honoring her life through shared stories and nature's beauty.

Gayle Langley

Ceremony

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Testimonial photo from Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Living on in the hearts they touched for nothing loved is ever lost.

Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Family memorial

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

Two people with a newly planted tree in a memorial garden.

I know its what you do, but it was very well done. Universally applauded by all those who were there.

Ray Wood

Family member

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Carlo Found the Perfect Tree for His Family at Mornington Green

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Why Michael Chose Mornington Green for Helen

Family photo at Mornington Green gardens.

Mum loved her garden, and I’m sure she’s happy knowing she’s in beautiful surroundings that we’ll enjoy visiting.

Kim Westlake – Mum’s Tree

Family member

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Nicole Chose This Place To Save The Planet And Keep Mum Close

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

He Didn’t Want a Cemetery. This Is What He Chose Instead

Testimonial photo from Katherine – Gingko

It's nothing like visiting a cemetery. Joy watching our trees grow, playing games, feeding the ducks, and having a coffee.

Katherine – Gingko

Family member

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

Sarah's Family Found a Beautiful Way to Say Goodbye

The service was beautiful, everything was perfect and so easy to make happen. I am forever grateful to the team at Mornington Green for helping me to find the right solution to honouring mum’s wishes.

Cherie Cady – Mum’s Ashes

Mother

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Wendy Chose A Tree Over A Cemetery Plaque For Corey

Testimonial photo from Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Hard to put into words how beautiful this place is. Thank you for making my Dad's planting day so incredibly special.

Debbie S. – Dad’s Ashes Into A Living Legacy Tree

Family member

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Amy Said The Whole Ceremony Felt Like Teamwork

Thank you to Mornington Green for making us feel so welcome when we were going through the toughest time of our lives. We now have a beautiful tree when visiting our son that we can watch grow – it’s our happy place.

Caitlyn Thomson⁠

Son

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

When Emely Told Her Dad He Could Become A Tree His Face Lit Up

Testimonial photo from Nicole Taylor

A peaceful, quiet place to celebrate Mum's life. My children can hug her as a tree and keep a flower by their bed.

Nicole Taylor

Mother

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My Dog Zukie Is Infused Into This Tree

My son Matthew passed in 2020, and finding a resting place for him was incredibly challenging. Traditional cemeteries felt sad and didn’t reflect who he was. Matthew loved nature, and when I found Mornington Green, its vision of a beautiful botanical garden felt like the perfect place.

Amanda Settineri

Son

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Eve Watched Rex's Tree Grow From This Big To Beautiful

Testimonial photo from Gayle Langley

Gayle Langley's ceremony was a heartfelt gathering, honoring her life through shared stories and nature's beauty.

Gayle Langley

Ceremony

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Laura Found The Perfect Memorial For Her Son Alex

Mornington Green represents a perfect solution to the conundrum of what to do with my father’s (and eventually my mother’s) ashes. A beautiful setting which is always pleasant to visit, with a tangible connection to the person or people memorialised.

Gerold Krezner – Oak Tree

Father

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Liwanen Never Expected a Memorial to Feel This Alive

Testimonial photo from Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Living on in the hearts they touched for nothing loved is ever lost.

Taylor And Gillian’s Family

Family memorial

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

How Dwan Found the Perfect Memorial Spot at Mornington Green

Mornington Green gave us the chance to celebrate our loved one’s life to the full

Claudia – Pink Flowering Gum

Family memorial

Why families choose us

Why families choose
Mornington Green

Clarity and permanence. No hidden fees, no surprises. A memorial on protected land you can visit whenever you need to.

An older couple reviewing a Mornington Green brochure with a planner indoors.

No ongoing fees, ever

One price covers everything forever. No annual maintenance, no surprise charges, no ongoing costs of any kind.

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An older man sitting at a table by the lake among the memorial trees at Mornington Green.

A place to come back to

Walk the same paths, watch the tree grow, and feel close again.

A small group touring the memorial trees with a guide at Mornington Green on a clear day.

Open year-round

Visit your memorial whenever you wish. No appointments, no restrictions.

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A Mornington Green staff member holding vials of the patented ash treatment in a wooden stand.

Patented science

Ashes are safely treated and returned to the earth through our own research.

How it works
Aerial view of the protected Mornington Green gardens, with a winding path, young trees and a lake.

Protected land, forever

The forest is legally protected. It cannot be sold, developed, or repurposed.

Two Mornington Green team members planting a memorial tree into a prepared bed.

Care & maintenance included

Our team tends the gardens, the trees, and the paths. Always.

As Seen In

Upcoming events

Three ways to experience the garden through the year, each open to new visitors and existing tree owners.

A group of visitors walking along a garden path at a Mornington Green open day. Upcoming

Open Day

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday to walk the grounds, meet our team, and see how families memorialise their loved ones.

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Hands pressing a purple pansy seedling into soil during a flower planting day at Mornington Green. Annual event

Flower Planting Day

Bring the family, plant a flower, and add to the seasonal blooms across the garden. A simple way to honour someone special.

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A nurse and elderly woman standing among tall sunflowers in the Mornington Green garden. Annual event

World's Largest Sunflower

An annual tradition where families plant giant sunflowers that bloom together across summer. A bright, joyful way to remember those we love.

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A white magnolia tree in bloom at Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens.

Garden not a grave. Trees not tombstones. Growth not grief.

Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about living memorials.

The ashes are treated with our patented Living Legacy Formula, which converts them into nutrients that feed the tree for decades. This process is gentle, organic, respectful, scientifically proven and adopted by leading government agencies in Australia.

Native trees on the Mornington Peninsula can live for 50 to 100 years or more, depending on the species. Your memorial grows stronger with time.

If your tree gets sick or dies our dedicated team replace it at no cost to you. We use the parent tree mulch or seeds to create continuity.

Yes. Families often choose to plant multiple loved ones ashes in the same tree, creating a Living Family Tree that keeps everyone connected.

The garden is open year-round for families to visit whenever they need to reflect or remember. There are no restrictions or visiting hours.

Mornington Green is located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Families come to us from across Australia and internationally. As Living Legacy grows, you'll also find a memorial forest in Western Australia, with Sydney and Queensland coming soon.

Flowering trees at Mornington Green on a spring morning

See it yourself

Walk the grounds. Enjoy the thousands of flowering trees.

Meet the team. No pressure, no obligation.

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Discover the perfect tree, how to create a living legacy, soil science, and what is included.

Book your open day visit

Open days run every Wednesday and Saturday, 12pm to 1pm. Tell us which suits and we will hold you a spot.

Open days run every Wednesday and Saturday, 12pm to 1pm.

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