The Coptic section at Rookwood Cemetery
A dedicated Coptic Orthodox section at Rookwood.
Location
Coptic section (Sec. 22) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Monument types
Community section
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 church funeral is followed by burial (cremation is not practised); memorial prayers are held on set days and anniversaries.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear the Coptic cross; granite and marble are typical, sometimes with a photograph.
Visiting
Families observe the 40-day memorial and anniversaries.
Inscriptions
English and Arabic (and sometimes Coptic), with the Coptic cross.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Coptic section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Coptic section (Sec. 22) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Coptic community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe the 40-day memorial and anniversaries.
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