The Serbian Orthodox section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Serbian Orthodox community section at Rookwood General Cemetery.
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Location
Serbian Orthodox section at Rookwood General Cemetery
Monument types
Serbian Orthodox community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial (Orthodox tradition does not permit cremation). Memorial services (parastos) with koljivo are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Upright monuments commonly bear the Orthodox cross and a photograph; marble and granite are typical.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days (40 days, anniversaries) and often the family slava, tending the grave with candles and koljivo.
Inscriptions
Serbian (Cyrillic) and English, the Orthodox cross, and often the phrase for 'eternal memory'.
Headstone rules in this section
Orthodox monuments following the community's tradition and the cemetery's rules.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Serbian Orthodox section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Serbian Orthodox section at Rookwood General 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 memorial days (40 days, anniversaries) and often the family slava, tending the grave with candles and koljivo.
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