The Assyrian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
Dedicated Assyrian Christian sections in western Sydney, home to a large Assyrian community.
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Location
Assyrian sections at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial; memorial services and anniversaries are observed with strong family and community involvement.
The headstone
Assyrian graves often feature substantial monuments with a cross and Aramaic/Syriac and English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.
Inscriptions
Assyrian (Syriac/Aramaic) and English, with a cross; photographs common.
Headstone rules in this section
Assyrian Christian burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Assyrian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park?
Assyrian sections at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Assyrian Christian burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.
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