Genealogy and history buffs will find a stroll through the local Bendigo cemeteries fascinating - so much information about communities can be derived from local cemeteries.

With the gold rush beginning in 1851, consequently Bendigo’s cemetries were established soon after. Some of the local cemeteries have self guided walking tours (see below) detailing their various monuments and other significant structures.

Assistance is also available for researching ancestors.

The Bendigo Public Cemetery is home to the famous Burke and Wills monument, erected with public funds shortly after the news of the ill-fated expedition was received in the 1860s.

Bendigo Public Cemetery, Carpenter Street, Bendigo
P: 03 5446 1566
W: www.bencemtrust.com.au/cemeteries.asp?id=16

Kangaroo Flat Cemetery, Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat (4km south-west of Bendigo CBD via High Street/Calder Highway)
P: 03 5446 1566
W: www.bencemtrust.com.au/cemeteries.asp?id=18

Eaglehawk Cemetery, 5 Victoria St, Eaglehawk (6km west of Bendigo CBD, via Eaglehawk Road)
P: 03 5446 1566
W: www.bencemtrust.com.au/cemeteries.asp?id=17