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The Premier and the Victorian Government announce official state funerals and memorials to commemorate and celebrate outstanding Victorians' lives. These events are coordinated and delivered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet's Protocol and Events team, who are dedicated to ensuring these occasions align with the government's strategic priorities and meet the expectations of the Victorian public.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable Dr Race Mathews
A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday, 23 May at the Arts Centre Melbourne, The Leaper Family Pavilion.
State Funeral Service for Neale Fraser AO MBE
A State Funeral Service to honour the life of tennis great Neale Fraser AO MBE was held at 10:30 am on Wednesday 18 December at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne.
State Funeral Service for The Honourable John Edward Delzoppo OAM
A State Funeral Service to honour the life of The Honourable John Edward Delzoppo was held on Tuesday, 3 December.
State Funeral Service for The Honourable Barry Pullen
A State Funeral Service to honour the life of The Honourable Barry Pullen was held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, 16 July at Fitzroy Town Hall.
State Funeral Service for Stefan Romaniw OAM
A State Funeral Service to honour the life of Stefan Romaniw OAM was held at 10 am on Friday, 12 July at Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.
State Funeral Service for Aunty Fay Carter OAM
A State Funeral Service was held to honour the life of Aunty Fay Carter OAM
State Memorial Service for Harold Mitchell AC
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Harold Mitchell AC was held on Monday 13 May at Hamer Hall.
State Funeral Service for Leslie (Les) Jack Twentyman OAM
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of Les Twentyman OAM was held on Tuesday 16 April at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
State Memorial Service for Ronald (Ron) Barassi AM
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Ron Barassi AM was held on Friday 10 November 2023 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
State Funeral Service for the Honourable Thomas (Tom) William Roper
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Thomas (Tom) William Roper was held on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at the Immigration Museum.
State Funeral Service for Father Robert (Bob) John Maguire AM RFD
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of Father Robert (Bob) John Maguire AM RFD was held on Friday 5 May 2023 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
State Memorial Service for Emeritus Professor Derek Denton AC FRS FAA FRCP FRACP LLD (Hon.)
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Emeritus Professor Derek Denton AC FRS AC FRS FAA FRCP FRACP LLD (Hon.) was held on Thursday 23 March 2023 at Rippon Lea Estate.
State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE was held on Sunday 26 February 2023 at Hamer Hall.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable John Landy AC CVO MBE
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable John Landy AC CVO MBE was held on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at the MCG Members Dining Room.
State Memorial Service for Uncle Archie Roach AM
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Uncle Archie Roach AM was held on Thursday 15 December 2022 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
State Funeral Service for Uncle Jack Charles
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of Uncle Jack Charles was held on Tuesday 18 October at Hamer Hall.
State Memorial Service for John Famechon AM
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Mr John Famechon AM was held on Tuesday 11 October at Festival Hall.
State Memorial Service for Ms Judith Durham AO
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Ms Judith Durham AO was held on Tuesday 6 September 2022 at Hamer Hall.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Jane Garrett was held on Friday 2 September 2022 at Brunswick Town Hall.
State Funeral Service for The Honourable Ronald (Bunna) William Walsh
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Ronald (Bunna) William Walsh was held on Thursday 14 April 2022 at the Port Melbourne Football Club.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable Tom Reynolds
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Tom Reynolds was held on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
State Memorial Service for Mr Shane Warne
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Mr Shane Warne was held on Wednesday 30 March 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
State Memorial Service for Victoria Police Officers
A State Memorial Service to honour the 4 Victoria Police officers who lost their lives in the Eastern Freeway tragedy was held on Thursday 3 February 2022 at Marvel Stadium, Docklands.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable Robert (Robin) FitzGerald Cooper
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Robert (Robin) FitzGerald Cooper was held on Monday 6 December 2021 at the Frankston Arts Centre.
State Funeral Service for The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KC
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KC was held on Tuesday 16 November 2021 at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne.
State Funeral Service for Mr Bert Newton AM MBE
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of Mr Bert Newton AM MBE was held on Friday 12 November 2021 at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne.
State Memorial Service for Frank Costa AO
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Mr Frank Costa AO was held on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
State Memorial for Michael Solomon Gudinski AM
A State Memorial Service to honour and celebrate the life of Michael Solomon Gudinski AM was held on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at Rod Laver Arena.
State Memorial Service for The Honourable John Cain
A State Funeral Service to honour and celebrate the life of The Honourable John Cain was held on Monday 3 February 2020 at St Paul's Cathedral.
State commemoration – 10-year anniversary of the 2009 Bushfires
A public service was held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Monday 4 February 2019 to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 2009 bushfires.
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