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Congregational cemeteries and sections in Sydney

Congregational burial, in the Reformed Protestant tradition (now largely within the Uniting Church), centres on scripture and resurrection hope with characteristic plainness.

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Compare Congregational sections across Sydney

Where Congregational burials are available, with the indicative lawn plot cost, cheapest first.

Field of Mars Cemetery
Northern Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $6,175
lawn plot
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
North-West Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,070
lawn plot
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery
Northern Beaches · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,285
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

Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.

What to know about Congregational burials

Burial customs
A service of worship and thanksgiving is followed by committal. Both burial and cremation are accepted.
The headstone
Restrained upright headstones or lawn plaques, often with a simple cross; no fixed timing.
Visiting
Flowers and visits on anniversaries.
Inscriptions
English, usually understated - a scripture verse or 'In Loving Memory'.
Monuments & memorials

Plain monuments in granite or marble.

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

What is a Congregational burial?

Congregational burial, in the Reformed Protestant tradition (now largely within the Uniting Church), centres on scripture and resurrection hope with characteristic plainness.

What are Congregational visiting customs?

Flowers and visits on anniversaries.

Which Sydney cemeteries have Congregational sections?

Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Field of Mars Cemetery, Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Woronora Memorial Park.