A man accused of murdering his wife more than three decades ago has faced court for the first time.

Craig Freeman, 63, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday after he was charged over Melinda Freeman's death.

Mrs Freeman was 26 when she was found dead in her Whittlesea home, in Melbourne's outer north, on October 4, 1991.

Prosecutors did not outline the allegations against Freeman during his brief court appearance.

The 63-year-old only spoke to confirm he could hear the magistrate from the police cells.

His lawyer Paul Galbally told the court it was his client's first time in custody and he would need to see a nurse because he previously suffered a stroke.

Freeman did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody ahead of his next court hearing in March.

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