Assyrian cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Assyrian burial follows Eastern Christian tradition (Assyrian Church of the East or Chaldean Catholic), within western Sydney's large Assyrian community.
Compare Assyrian sections across Sydney
Where Assyrian 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
Kemps Creek Memorial Park
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 Assyrian burials
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial; memorial services and anniversaries are observed with strong family and community involvement.
The headstone
Assyrian graves often feature substantial monuments with a cross and Aramaic/Syriac and English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.
Inscriptions
Assyrian (Syriac/Aramaic) and English, with a cross; photographs common.
Assyrian 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 Assyrian burial?
Assyrian burial follows Eastern Christian tradition (Assyrian Church of the East or Chaldean Catholic), within western Sydney's large Assyrian community.
What are Assyrian visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries.