The Samoan section at Macarthur Memorial Park
A dedicated Samoan community section. Pacific Islander families often choose large, personalised monuments.
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Location
Samoan section at Macarthur Memorial Park
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church service is followed by burial, with the extended family and community central; funerals are significant communal events.
The headstone
Samoan and Pacific Islander graves are often large and highly personalised - substantial monuments, sometimes with kerbing, tiling and vibrant detail.
Visiting
Family and community gather on anniversaries and significant occasions; graves are tended and decorated.
Inscriptions
Samoan and English, often with a cross, scripture and the family name; photographs are common.
Headstone rules in this section
Memorials in the Pacific Islander tradition, often large and personalised, following the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Samoan section at Macarthur Memorial Park?
Samoan section at Macarthur Memorial Park
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Memorials in the Pacific Islander tradition, often large and personalised, following the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Family and community gather on anniversaries and significant occasions; graves are tended and decorated.
Other sections at Macarthur Memorial Park