The Latvian section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Latvian community section at Rookwood General Cemetery.
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Location
Latvian section at Rookwood General Cemetery
Monument types
Latvian community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial; both burial and cremation are accepted in the Lutheran tradition.
The headstone
Monuments are typically dignified granite or stone, often with a cross; Latvian inscriptions are common.
Visiting
Families visit on anniversaries, with candles and flowers especially around All Souls and Christmas.
Inscriptions
Latvian and English, often with a cross.
Headstone rules in this section
Latvian community burials, with monuments following the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Latvian section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Latvian section at Rookwood General Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Latvian community burials, with monuments following the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families visit on anniversaries, with candles and flowers especially around All Souls and Christmas.
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