The Anglican section at Rookwood Cemetery
Among Rookwood's original 1867 denominational grounds, with grand sandstone headstones of early Sydney settlers.
Location
Church of England (Anglican) sections within the Rookwood Necropolis
Established
1867
Monument types
Historic monumental sections among Rookwood's original grounds
Costs
A lawn plot at Rookwood Cemetery starts from $12,020. The headstone or monument is a separate cost, quoted by the mason.
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What to know
Burial customs
A funeral service, often drawing on the Book of Common Prayer, is followed by committal at the graveside with prayers of thanksgiving and hope. Both burial and cremation are accepted.
The headstone
Upright monuments and lawn plaques are both common, frequently bearing a cross; there is no fixed timing for setting the headstone.
Visiting
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
Inscriptions
English, often 'In Loving Memory', 'At Rest' or a scripture verse, commonly with a cross.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Anglican section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Church of England (Anglican) sections within the Rookwood Necropolis
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Anglican sections carry monumental and lawn areas; monuments follow the cemetery's regulations, with Christian imagery and inscriptions common.
What are the visiting customs?
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
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