The Greek Orthodox section at Rookwood Cemetery
Rookwood's Greek Orthodox section is nearing capacity, part of Sydney's Orthodox burial-space shortage.
Location
Orthodox monumental section at Rookwood
Monument types
Greek Orthodox monumental areas
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
The funeral service is held in church, followed by burial (Orthodox tradition does not permit cremation). Memorial services (mnemosyna) with koliva are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Upright marble monuments are common, bearing the three-bar Orthodox cross and often a ceramic photograph and a candle vigil (kandili).
Visiting
Families light the kandili, bring koliva at memorials, and visit at 40 days and on anniversaries.
Inscriptions
Greek and English, the Orthodox cross, and often 'Αιωνία η μνήμη' (memory eternal).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Greek Orthodox section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Orthodox monumental section at Rookwood
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Greek Orthodox monuments in marble, with the Orthodox cross and candili, following Orthodox tradition and the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families light the kandili, bring koliva at memorials, and visit at 40 days and on anniversaries.
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