Anglican cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Anglican (Church of England) burial reflects Christian hope in the resurrection, with dignified and relatively simple rites.
Compare Anglican sections across Sydney
Where Anglican burials are available, with the indicative lawn plot cost. Rookwood, the largest, is listed first, then cheapest to dearest.
Rookwood Cemetery
Inner West · Metropolitan Memorial Parks & Catholic Cemeteries
from $12,020
lawn plot
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
North-West Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,070
lawn plot
Woronora Memorial Park
Southern Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,565
lawn plot
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
Eastern Suburbs · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $21,075
lawn plot
Liverpool Cemetery
South-West Sydney · Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria
Contact
lawn plot
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Anglican burials
Burial customs
A funeral service, often drawing on the Book of Common Prayer, is followed by committal at the graveside with prayers of thanksgiving and hope. Both burial and cremation are accepted.
The headstone
Upright monuments and lawn plaques are both common, frequently bearing a cross; there is no fixed timing for setting the headstone.
Visiting
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
Inscriptions
English, often 'In Loving Memory', 'At Rest' or a scripture verse, commonly with a cross.
Anglican Cemetery Masonry Services
New headstone or monument
A new memorial in the styles and materials of the community.
Additional inscriptions
Adding a name to a family grave, or completing an existing inscription.
Renovation & restoration
Repairing, resetting or restoring an older or weathered grave.
Cleaning
Cleaning and freshening a headstone that has aged over the years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Anglican burial?
Anglican (Church of England) burial reflects Christian hope in the resurrection, with dignified and relatively simple rites.
What are Anglican visiting customs?
Flowers are customary; families visit on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.