Hindu cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Hindu tradition favours cremation; where a cemetery has a Hindu section, it serves families who choose burial or the interment of ashes with a memorial.
Compare Hindu sections across Sydney
Where Hindu 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
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Hindu burials
Burial customs
Cremation is the norm, following prompt rites, with ashes traditionally immersed in flowing water. Some families choose burial or the interment of ashes with a memorial.
The headstone
Where memorials are used, monuments may bear symbols such as Om; granite is common.
Visiting
Families remember the deceased on anniversaries (shraddha) and significant days.
Inscriptions
Usually the name and dates in English and an Indian language, sometimes with the Om symbol.
Hindu 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 Hindu burial?
Hindu tradition favours cremation; where a cemetery has a Hindu section, it serves families who choose burial or the interment of ashes with a memorial.
What are Hindu visiting customs?
Families remember the deceased on anniversaries (shraddha) and significant days.