The Polish section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Dedicated Polish community sections at Rookwood Catholic.
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Location
Polish sections (B and C) 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
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
Polish community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Polish section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery?
Polish sections (B and C) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Polish 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 Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles (znicze) - a major Polish tradition.
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