The Assyrian section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Assyrian community section at Rookwood General Cemetery.
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Location
Assyrian section at Rookwood General Cemetery
Monument types
Assyrian community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial; memorial services and anniversaries are observed with strong family and community involvement.
The headstone
Assyrian graves often feature substantial monuments with a cross and Aramaic/Syriac and English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.
Inscriptions
Assyrian (Syriac/Aramaic) and English, with a cross; photographs common.
Headstone rules in this section
Assyrian Christian burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Assyrian section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Assyrian section at Rookwood General Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Assyrian Christian burials following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.
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