The Catholic section at Woronora Memorial Park
A Catholic community section at Woronora Memorial Park.
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Location
Catholic section at Woronora Memorial Park
Monument types
Catholic community section
What to know
Burial customs
A Funeral Mass is followed by committal at the graveside, where the grave is blessed and prayers are offered. Burial is traditional; cremation is permitted, with ashes interred rather than scattered.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross and Christian imagery, in upright monumental or lawn form; there is no fixed unveiling timing.
Visiting
Flowers and candles are common; families visit on anniversaries and All Souls' Day (2 November), praying for the deceased.
Inscriptions
Usually English, often 'In Loving Memory' or 'Rest in Peace', frequently with a cross.
Headstone rules in this section
Catholic monuments including crosses and religious imagery, following the cemetery's rules and Catholic tradition.
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Frequently asked
Where is the Catholic section at Woronora Memorial Park?
Catholic section at Woronora Memorial Park
What are the headstone rules in this section?
Catholic monuments including crosses and religious imagery, following the cemetery's rules and Catholic tradition.
What are the visiting customs?
Flowers and candles are common; families visit on anniversaries and All Souls' Day (2 November), praying for the deceased.
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