The Lithuanian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
A dedicated Lithuanian community section at Rookwood Catholic.
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Location
Lithuanian section (L1) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A Requiem Mass is followed by graveside committal; burial is traditional.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross and often a photograph; granite and marble are typical.
Visiting
Families visit especially on All Souls' Day (Velines, 2 November), lighting candles at graves - a major Lithuanian tradition.
Inscriptions
Lithuanian and English, often with a cross and a phrase such as 'Ilsekis ramybeje' (rest in peace).
Headstone rules in this section
Lithuanian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Lithuanian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery?
Lithuanian section (L1) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Lithuanian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families visit especially on All Souls' Day (Velines, 2 November), lighting candles at graves - a major Lithuanian tradition.
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