The Coptic section at Woronora Memorial Park
A Coptic community section at Woronora Memorial Park.
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Location
Coptic section at Woronora Memorial Park
Monument types
Coptic community section
What to know
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial (cremation is not practised); memorial prayers are held on set days and anniversaries.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear the Coptic cross; granite and marble are typical, sometimes with a photograph.
Visiting
Families observe the 40-day memorial and anniversaries.
Inscriptions
English and Arabic (and sometimes Coptic), with the Coptic cross.
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 Coptic section at Woronora Memorial Park?
Coptic section at Woronora Memorial Park
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 the 40-day memorial and anniversaries.
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