Marion Susie STEEL

Marion STEEL was laid to rest at Brighton General Cemetery in 1969 at the age of 84Y 9M by Rev Cowling.
At the time of Marion's passing, STEEL lived in St Kilda.
STEEL was buried in the Baptist section.
Marion's occupation is recorded as Home Duties.
Marion STEEL's grave contains three other burials and features a 711-character headstone inscription.
Marion is buried in one of the 1450 graves recognised as historically significant within Brighton General Cemetery.
Marion was also a military veteran, one of 3088 veterans interred at Brighton General Cemetery.

Brighton General Cemetery, established in 1854, is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most historically significant burial grounds. The land was set aside in 1853 to serve the growing population south of the Yarra, and the cemetery recorded its first burial in 1855. Although it faced decades of financial difficulty, it entered a more prosperous period in the early 20th century, particularly after the closure of St Kilda Cemetery and the opening of Springvale Necropolis. With more than 70,000 interments across Church of England, Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Independent sections, the cemetery reflects the diversity of Melbourne’s communities. Recognised as a Victorian garden cemetery of heritage value, its records and monuments provide rich insights into the region’s social, cultural, and demographic history.