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Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

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IBISWorld Research Department
Analyst Australia

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is a Trust that generates the majority of its income from the Funeral Directors, Crematoria and Cemeteries industry. In 2024 the company generated total revenue of $108,617,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2024 Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust had 326 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is Mr Laz Cotsios whose official title is Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is Ms Vanda Fortunato whose official title is Trust Chairperson . The Sothern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is responsible for the management of 9 cemeteries across Melbourne as well as providing burial, cremation and interment services to the public. The department's head office is in Springvale, Melbourne. The SMCT operates the following cemeteries and memorial sites: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Melbourne General Cemetery Bunurong Memorial Park Brighton General Cemetery Cheltenham Memorial Park Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery Dandenong Community Cemetery Sorrento Community Cemetery St Kilda Cemetery

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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.

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Company Details

What’s this enterprise profile about?

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, trading as Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, operates under the ABN 74 275 063 688 and was incorporated on 01 March 2010. Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust primarily operates in the Funeral Directors, Crematoria and Cemeteries industry in Australia.

Key Personnel

What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?

The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.

Financials

What’s included in the Financials chapter?

The Financials chapter presents Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.

Growth & Ratios

What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?

The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.

Operating Segments

What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?

The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.

Competitor Benchmarking

What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?

The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.

Shareholders

What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?

The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.

Subsidiaries

What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?

The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.

History

What’s included in the History chapter?

The History chapter presents a overview of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust?

The Sothern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is responsible for the management of 9 cemeteries across Melbourne as well as providing burial, cremation and interment services to the public. The department's head office is in Springvale, Melbourne. The SMCT operates the following cemeteries and memorial sites: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Melbourne General Cemetery Bunurong Memorial Park Brighton General Cemetery Cheltenham Memorial Park Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery Dandenong Community Cemetery Sorrento Community Cemetery St Kilda Cemetery

What industry does Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust operate in?

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, trading as Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, is a Private Company that generates the majority of its income from the Funeral Directors, Crematoria and Cemeteries industry in Australia.

Where is Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust located?

Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 600 Princes Highway, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.

Who is the CEO of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust?

The Chief Executive Officer of Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is Vanda Fortunato and the Chief Executive Officer is Laz Cotsios.

What was Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s revenue in 2025?

In 2025, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust generated total revenue of approximately $108.6 million.

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