The Croatian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
A Croatian community section at Kemps Creek.
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Location
Croatian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A Requiem Mass is followed by committal at the graveside; burial is traditional, though cremation is now permitted.
The headstone
Croatian graves often feature large granite or marble monuments with a cross, a ceramic photograph and Croatian inscriptions.
Visiting
Families visit on anniversaries, All Souls' Day and Croatian feast days, bringing flowers and candles.
Inscriptions
Croatian and English, frequently with a cross and a phrase such as 'Pokoj vjecni' (eternal rest); ceramic photographs are common.
Headstone rules in this section
Catholic burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Croatian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park?
Croatian section at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Catholic burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families visit on anniversaries, All Souls' Day and Croatian feast days, bringing flowers and candles.
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