The Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Independent / general community section at Rookwood General Cemetery.
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Location
Independent / general section at Rookwood General Cemetery
Monument types
Independent / general community section
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.
Headstone rules in this section
Non-denominational and general burials, with personalised memorials following the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Independent / general section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Independent / general section at Rookwood General 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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