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Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial

Wreaths and the pool of reflection in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial
Pool of Reflection within the Commemorative Area of the Australian War Memorial
A large group of people attending the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial
Wreaths laid at the base of the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War Memorial
Eternal flame in the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War Memorial
Poppy tributes placed beside names on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial
Wreaths and the pool of reflection in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial
Pool of Reflection within the Commemorative Area of the Australian War Memorial
A large group of people attending the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial
Wreaths laid at the base of the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War Memorial
Eternal flame in the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War Memorial

Overview

The Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard.

The ceremony begins with the Australian national anthem followed by the piper's lament. Visitors are invited to lay wreaths and floral tributes beside the Pool of Reflection.

Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour, and the Ode is recited by Australian Defence Force personnel.

The ceremony ends with the sounding of the Last Post. From February to November the Last Post Ceremony includes Australia's Federation Guard (on the first and third Wednesday of each month).

All of the daily Last Post Ceremonies are streamed live on the Australian War Memorial YouTube channel.

Please visit the website for more information.

Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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