The Macedonian section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Macedonian community section at Rookwood Cemetery.
Location
Macedonian section at Rookwood Cemetery
Monument types
Macedonian 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 (Orthodox tradition does not permit cremation); memorial services (40 days, anniversaries) with koliva are observed.
The headstone
Upright marble or granite monuments with the Orthodox cross and often a ceramic photograph.
Visiting
Families observe 40-day and anniversary memorials, lighting candles and bringing koliva.
Inscriptions
Macedonian (Cyrillic) and English, the Orthodox cross, and often 'eternal memory'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Macedonian section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Macedonian section at Rookwood Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Orthodox monuments following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe 40-day and anniversary memorials, lighting candles and bringing koliva.
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