Memorials at The Great Stupa are a unique way of remembering loved ones. We offer a range of memorials including Stupa Wall Memorials, Wall Niche Memorials, and Tree Memorials.
Memorials at The Great Stupa are a unique way of remembering loved ones. We offer a range of memorials including Stupa Wall Memorials, Wall Niche Memorials, and Tree Memorials. All memorials have long-lasting bronze plaques and, if desired, we can also organise Buddhist blessings. It is considered to be very auspicious to sponsor a holy object in the name of the deceased. The Great Stupa is making it possible for the bereaved to choose from a range of auspicious memorials for family and friends. Our aim is to provide options that will suit the wishes, and budgets of most people. We are mindful that like The Great Stupa, the memorials are to last a very long time, so an allowance is included in the pricing for the long-term upkeep of the memorials.
Beautiful long-lasting Stupas are located on top of the memorial walls that surround The Great Stupa. These Stupas are filled with holy objects and are consecrated. The ashes of the deceased are located inside the walls, directly beneath the Stupas. A solid bronze plaque is mounted below.
These memorials are perpetual.
The cost of a Stupa Wall Memorial is AUD $3,000 (incl. GST)
The ashes of the deceased are placed within the memorial walls that surround The Great Stupa, and are sealed in by a solid bronze plaque. Wall Niche Memorials also have the option to have a bronze vase attached to the front of their plaque at an additional price*
These memorials are perpetual.
The cost of a Wall Niche Memorial is AUD $1,500 (incl. GST)
Costs for lower rows:
*The additional cost of a Bronze Vase, as shown, is AUD $100 (incl. GST)
Memorials are placed beneath the trees that surround The Great Stupa. The ashes of the deceased are mixed with the earth at the base of the tree. A solid bronze plaque is mounted on a sandstone block and placed at the base of the chosen tree.
These memorials are for a period of 50 years.
The cost of a Tree Memorial is AUD $2,000 (incl. GST)
Memorials at The Great Stupa are for anyone. Many people who are not Buddhist choose the have their memorial at The Great Stupa because they appreciate the peaceful, harmonious atmosphere.
Yes, all wording on the plaques is chosen by the bereaved. Please bear in mind the more wording chosen, the smaller the text. All of our plaques carry Buddhist blessing images; a silhouette of The Great Stupa, and a Dharma Wheel. Other images can additionally be chosen, however they will incur an extra cost.
Both the Stupa Wall Memorials and the Wall Niche Memorials offer a space no larger than 150mm (W) x 115mm (H) x 255mm (L); this is the standard cremation urn size. When bringing ashes or belongings to The Great Stupa please be mindful of this and have them in an appropriate sized urn / box. Suitable cremation urns can be purchased from The Great Stupa office.
With notice, adjoining Stupa Wall Memorials, Wall Niche Memorials, and Tree Memorials can be booked. Adjoining Tree Memorials are around the same tree.
Stupa Wall Memorials and Wall Niche Memorials can have hair, nail clippings, photographs, or belongings placed inside of the memorial walls instead of ashes. Tree Memorials can only accept ashes, as they are scattered into the Earth beneath the trees. Memorials can also be placed in memory of a loved one, with no ashes/items being placed, just simply the plaque.
No. It is up to the deceased and bereaved to decide if they wish to place all of the ashes at the chosen memorial, or retain some of the ashes for distribution as they see fit, or place no ashes and simply have the memorial in memory of the deceased.
The fees include all costs and GST. They include the memorial, offerings to Sangha for the ashes placement ceremony, the cast bronze plaque, a donation to The Great Stupa, and an allocation for the upkeep of the memorial in perpetuity. Please note that the cost of the optional bronze vase is not included, and comes at an additional cost.
There are no fees to be paid after the costs as shown in this brochure have been paid.
Arrangements can be made to pay the fees off over an extended time once a deposit is made. Please contact The Great Stupa office to discuss your wishes.
Yes, these fees can be paid in advance. Payment in advance can be a great comfort to your loved ones.
Fees are subject to review at any time, and are based on the current fee at the time an application form, and deposit is received.
We will always do our best to accommodate wishes, and requests can be made for specific spots, but ultimately it is the decision of The Great Stupa staff.
There will be three memorials around each of our memorial trees. If a family requests to have four family members around the one tree, then we can accommodate that, however, the plaques will be spaced closer together.
We have three varieties of trees; Crepe Myrtle (top terrace – closest to the Stupa), Manchurian Pear (middle terrace) and Chinese Elm (lower terrace). With our Tree Memorials you can make a preference of which tree variety you wish to place the memorial under, and we will always try our best to suit your preference, but ultimately it is the decision of The Great Stupa office.
We can arrange for a Buddhist monk or nun to say prayers of auspiciousness at the ashes placement ceremony. There is no extra cost for this ceremony which is completely optional and depends on the wishes of the individual. Many people find the presence of the Buddhist monk or nun to be a comfort on this special day.
At this stage this service is not offered. This may be considered in the future.
Stupa Wall and Wall Niche Memorials are perpetual. Tree Memorials are for a period of 50 years from the placement of the memorial; after 50 years the plaques are relocated to a covered display area in The Great Stupa gardens where they are kept perpetually.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Ltd
25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat, Victoria 3556, Australia
Post: PO Box 869 Maiden Gully, Victoria 3551, Australia
Phone: +61 3 5446 7568
E-mail: info@stupa.org.au
Website: www.stupa.org.au
Phone: +61 3 5446 7568
Email: marketing@stupa.org.au
Address: 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat (Bendigo) VIC 3556
Affiliated with
FPMT Inc
Atisha Buddhist Centre
Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery