This fascinating cemetery lies in a large patch of bushland, with the different burial sections scattered out over a large area.
There are many attractive monuments and headstones in the Vaughan Cemetery, including a large stone monument acknowledging those who rest here in unmarked graves.
Art installations
An interactive art installation titled 'Portal', created by local artist
Jessie Stanley, features a lone door atop a small set of stairs. Once opened, a large mirror is revealed.
This artwork was gifted to the Vaughan Cemetery Trust, along with another art installation titled 'Water'. A plaque alongside the art piece reads:
Portal
Jessie Stanley, 2015
Mild steel and checker plate, enamel, polished stainless steel.
Water
Jessie Stanley, 2015
Mild steel, enamel, acrylic, synthetic opal
Gifted to Vaughan Cemetery Trust by the artist in memory of her pioneering ancestors who contributed to shaping the township of Vaughan, and of those who walked these hills and drank from its springs.
The artist respectfully acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people as traditional owners of the lands encompassing Vaughan, and their heritage in Victoria stretching back at least 1000 generations.
Installed at Vaughan Cemetery with thanks to Mount Alexander Shire Council
Chinese Burial Section
An impressive Chinese burial section lies at the back of the Vaughan Cemetery, with several rows of small headstones.
Take care when walking up to the back of the cemetery, as there is a gully with unstable edges. Take note of all warning signs and do not approach the gully's edge.
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