The Jewish section at Macarthur Memorial Park
Sydney's newest Jewish sections, first consecrated in 2025, addressing the shortage of Jewish burial space.
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Location
Consecrated Jewish sections at Macarthur Memorial Park, Varroville
Established
2025
Monument types
New consecrated Jewish burial sections
What to know
Burial customs
Burial takes place as soon as practical and simply, following ritual preparation (tahara). Cremation is traditionally not practised.
The headstone
The headstone (matzevah) is set and formally unveiled, customarily within the first year. Many families align the unveiling with the first yahrzeit.
Visiting
Visitors traditionally leave a small stone on the grave rather than flowers, and visit around the yahrzeit.
Inscriptions
Inscriptions commonly combine Hebrew and English, often opening with פ״נ (here lies) and closing with תנצב״ה.
Headstone rules in this section
Fully consecrated Jewish sections following Jewish tradition; the community's new-capacity site as older cemeteries fill.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Jewish section at Macarthur Memorial Park?
Consecrated Jewish sections at Macarthur Memorial Park, Varroville
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Fully consecrated Jewish sections following Jewish tradition; the community's new-capacity site as older cemeteries fill.
What are the visiting customs?
Visitors traditionally leave a small stone on the grave rather than flowers, and visit around the yahrzeit.
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