The Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Independent / general community section at Rookwood Cemetery.
Location
Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery
Monument types
Independent / general 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
There are no prescribed religious rites; families choose the form of service. Both burial and cremation are accommodated.
The headstone
Monuments are highly personalised (lawn plaques or upright monuments) with no fixed conventions or timing.
Visiting
Visiting is personal; families mark anniversaries and significant dates in their own way.
Inscriptions
Usually English, with wording chosen freely by the family, from the religious to the wholly personal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Non-denominational and general burials, with personalised memorials following the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Visiting is personal; families mark anniversaries and significant dates in their own way.
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