The Greek Orthodox section at Liverpool Cemetery
Orthodox sections within Liverpool Cemetery, south-west Sydney.
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Location
Orthodox sections (2–5) at Liverpool
Monument types
Monumental and lawn
What to know
Burial customs
The funeral service is held in church, followed by burial (Orthodox tradition does not permit cremation). Memorial services (mnemosyna) with koliva are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Upright marble monuments are common, bearing the three-bar Orthodox cross and often a ceramic photograph and a candle vigil (kandili).
Visiting
Families light the kandili, bring koliva at memorials, and visit at 40 days and on anniversaries.
Inscriptions
Greek and English, the Orthodox cross, and often 'Αιωνία η μνήμη' (memory eternal).
Headstone rules in this section
Orthodox monuments, commonly marble with a cross and ceramic photograph, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Greek Orthodox section at Liverpool Cemetery?
Orthodox sections (2–5) at Liverpool
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Orthodox monuments, commonly marble with a cross and ceramic photograph, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families light the kandili, bring koliva at memorials, and visit at 40 days and on anniversaries.
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