The Anglican section at Liverpool Cemetery
Established Anglican sections within Liverpool Cemetery, south-west Sydney.
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Location
Anglican sections (A–I, Lawn and Select) at Liverpool
Monument types
Monumental and lawn
What to know
Burial customs
A funeral service, often drawing on the Book of Common Prayer, is followed by committal at the graveside with prayers of thanksgiving and hope. Both burial and cremation are accepted.
The headstone
Upright monuments and lawn plaques are both common, frequently bearing a cross; there is no fixed timing for setting the headstone.
Visiting
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
Inscriptions
English, often 'In Loving Memory', 'At Rest' or a scripture verse, commonly with a cross.
Headstone rules in this section
Anglican monuments following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules; crosses and traditional headstones permitted.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Anglican section at Liverpool Cemetery?
Anglican sections (A–I, Lawn and Select) at Liverpool
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Anglican monuments following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules; crosses and traditional headstones permitted.
What are the visiting customs?
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
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