The Polish section at Macarthur Memorial Park
A Polish community section at Macarthur.
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Location
Polish section at Macarthur Memorial Park
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A Requiem Mass is followed by graveside committal; burial is traditional.
The headstone
Polish graves commonly feature monuments with a cross and often a photograph; granite and marble are typical.
Visiting
Families visit especially on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles (znicze) - a major Polish tradition.
Inscriptions
Polish and English, often with a cross and a phrase such as 'Spoczywaj w pokoju' (rest in peace).
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 Polish section at Macarthur Memorial Park?
Polish 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 visit especially on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles (znicze) - a major Polish tradition.
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