The Ukrainian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
A dedicated Ukrainian community section at Rookwood Catholic.
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Location
Ukrainian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Monument types
Community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial, with memorial services (panakhyda) on set days and anniversaries.
The headstone
Monuments often bear a cross (sometimes the three-bar Eastern cross) and a photograph; granite and marble are common.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.
Inscriptions
Ukrainian (Cyrillic) and English, often with the cross and a phrase such as 'Vichna pamyat' (eternal memory).
Headstone rules in this section
Ukrainian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Ukrainian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery?
Ukrainian section at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Ukrainian community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.
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