The Jewish section at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
One of Sydney's main Jewish burial grounds, in the city's north.
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Location
Jewish section at Macquarie Park, managed with the Sydney Chevra Kadisha
Monument types
Lawn and monumental Jewish areas
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
Burials follow Jewish tradition and the cemetery's rules, arranged through the Sydney Chevra Kadisha; lawn and monumental options.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Jewish section at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium?
Jewish section at Macquarie Park, managed with the Sydney Chevra Kadisha
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Burials follow Jewish tradition and the cemetery's rules, arranged through the Sydney Chevra Kadisha; lawn and monumental options.
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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