The Maronite section at Macarthur Memorial Park
A Maronite (Lebanese Catholic) section at Macarthur.
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Location
Maronite section at Macarthur Memorial Park
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A Maronite funeral liturgy is followed by burial; memorial services are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Maronite graves often feature substantial marble or granite monuments with a cross, a photograph, and Arabic and/or English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.
Inscriptions
Arabic and English, with a cross; 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 Maronite section at Macarthur Memorial Park?
Maronite section at Macarthur 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 gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.
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