The Maronite section at Rookwood Cemetery
Maronite (Lebanese Catholic) sections, including the Our Lady of Lebanon garden.
Location
Maronite sections (L1, L2) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Monument types
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 Maronite funeral liturgy is followed by burial; memorial services are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Maronite graves often feature substantial marble or granite monuments with a cross, a photograph, and Arabic and/or English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.
Inscriptions
Arabic and English, with a cross; ceramic photographs are common.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Maronite section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Maronite sections (L1, L2) at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Maronite community burials at Rookwood Catholic, following Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria rules and the community's tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.
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