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State funerals and memorial services

The Protocol and events team at Department of Premier and Cabinet delivers official state funerals and memorial services on behalf of the Premier and the Victorian Government.

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The Premier and the Victorian Government announce official state funerals and memorials to commemorate and celebrate outstanding Victorian's 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 Funeral Service for Father Robert (Bob) John Maguire AM RFD

A State Funeral Service for Father Robert (Bob) John Maguire AM RFD was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday 5 May 2023.

State Memorial Service for Emeritus Professor Derek Denton AC FRS FAA FRCP FRACP LLD (Hon.)

A State Memorial Service was held for Emeritus Professor Derek Denton AC FRS AC FRS FAA FRCP FRACP LLD (Hon.)

State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE

A State Service was held to honour the life of Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE.

State Memorial Service for Uncle Archie Roach AM

A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life and music of Uncle Archie Roach AM was held on 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 18 October at Hamer 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 6 September 2022 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 The Honourable Jane Garrett

A State Memorial Service for 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 for 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 for 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 former Australian test cricketer Mr Shane Warne was held on Wednesday 30 March at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

State Memorial Service for The Honourable John Landy AC CVO MBE

A State Memorial Service was held for The Honourable John Landy AC CVO MBE on 20 December 2022 at the MCG Members Dining Room.

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 for 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 for The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KC was held on Tuesday 16 November at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne.

State Funeral Service for Mr Bert Newton AM MBE

A State Funeral Service for 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 for Mr Frank Costa AO was held on Wednesday 12 May at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.

State Memorial for Michael Solomon Gudinski AM

More than 7,000 Victorians attended the State Memorial for Michael Solomon Gudinski AM, Founder and Chairman of the Mushroom Group, on Wednesday 24 March 2021.

State Memorial Service for The Honourable John Cain

The State Memorial Service for the Honourable John Cain, former Premier of Victoria, 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.

Reviewed 12 May 2023

Protocol and state events

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Protocol and state events Department of Premier and Cabinet

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stateevents@dpc.vic.gov.au
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