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Trying to locate a grave at the Brighton General Cemetery (Vic)?  Then scroll down and submit your research request!  Genealogists, historians and those with a keen interest in Melbourne's history will find hours of enjoyment browsing this website.

Welcome to the only website that has over 260 biographies on the famous and the infamous who are buried at the historic Brighton General Cemetery, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The author has been assisting the public locate gravesites at the Brighton General Cemetery and is convener and President of the
 Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc.  Since 2003, over 1,600 research requests have been undertaken for the public, so why not submit a request using the form below?

The closest thing to a searchable index of the register on the web.  It's easy, it's simple so why not give it a try today?  As an option, a photo of the gravesite as well as a map showing where the gravesite(s) is located can be supplied for a nominal donation.  What more could you ask for?

All donations are shared between the Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc., the Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival Inc., and The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc. to raise funds to promote the life and legacy of Australia's national poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-70) who is buried in the Brighton General Cemetery. 

Book: The Caulfield Railway Disaster: Carnage & Courage

The Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc. have produced their third book titled The Caulfield Railway Disaster: Carnage & Courage (above).  At 6.20 pm on 26 May 1926, two suburban trains collided at the Caulfield railway station in what was the first fatal accident on Melbourne’s electrified rail system and the single most devastating event to affect so many from the south-east. From Fitzroy to Frankston, the tragedy was felt in many homes.

For those associated with the disaster, they are worth remembering...

Written by Travis M. Sellers, the A5-sized book comprises 172 pages and 71,600 words with colour illustrations and an index of over 1,040 names. It is a rich source of genealogical information on those associated with the disaster including birth, death and marriage details as well as newspaper articles. The publication also includes the story of the tragedy. The book foreword is written by Andrew Lezala, CEO of Metro Trains Melbourne.

 Visit their on-line shop and purchase a copy of The Caulfield Railway Disaster: Carnage & Courage today.