Last Post Service
The weekly Last Post Service commemorates a different moment from Australia’s military history from the First World War through to today.
The brief, family-friendly ceremony takes place outside on the Shrine Forecourt and includes bugle calls and bagpipers, the Shrine Guard in historic uniform, a wreath-laying, recital of the Ode and lowering of the flags.
Visitors are welcome to take photos with the Shrine Guard after the service.
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Location ![](/assets/svgs/map-marker-e154aa4b60c7ebd6121ea65178e65efe247de60236881ef99325c5025683c556.svg)
Second World War Memorial Forecourt
Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3001
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
Only In The City
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