The Hungarian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
A dedicated Hungarian community section at Rookwood Catholic.
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Location
Hungarian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral (a Catholic Requiem Mass or a Reformed service) is followed by burial; cremation is accepted in the Reformed tradition and permitted in the Catholic.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross and often a photograph; granite and marble are typical.
Visiting
Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles - a strong Hungarian tradition.
Inscriptions
Hungarian and English, often with a cross and a phrase such as 'Nyugodjek bekeben' (rest in peace).
Headstone rules in this section
Hungarian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Hungarian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery?
Hungarian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Hungarian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles - a strong Hungarian tradition.
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