The Ukrainian section at Rookwood Cemetery
A Ukrainian community section at Rookwood Cemetery.
Location
Ukrainian section at Rookwood Cemetery
Monument types
Ukrainian 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, with memorial services (panakhyda) on set days and anniversaries.
The headstone
Monuments often bear a cross (sometimes the three-bar Eastern cross) and a photograph; granite and marble are common.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.
Inscriptions
Ukrainian (Cyrillic) and English, often with the cross and a phrase such as 'Vichna pamyat' (eternal memory).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ukrainian section at Rookwood Cemetery?
Ukrainian section at Rookwood Cemetery
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Catholic burials in the Ukrainian community, following the cemetery's rules and tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.
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