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Hungarian cemeteries and sections in Sydney

Hungarian burial follows Christian tradition - most often Roman Catholic, with a significant Reformed (Calvinist) minority.

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

Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Inner West · Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria
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Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.

What to know about Hungarian burials

Burial customs
A church funeral (a Catholic Requiem Mass or a Reformed service) is followed by burial; cremation is accepted in the Reformed tradition and permitted in the Catholic.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross and often a photograph; granite and marble are typical.
Visiting
Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles - a strong Hungarian tradition.
Inscriptions
Hungarian and English, often with a cross and a phrase such as 'Nyugodjek bekeben' (rest in peace).
Monuments & memorials

Granite or marble monuments with crosses and photographs.

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 Hungarian burial?

Hungarian burial follows Christian tradition - most often Roman Catholic, with a significant Reformed (Calvinist) minority.

What are Hungarian visiting customs?

Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles - a strong Hungarian tradition.

Which Sydney cemeteries have Hungarian sections?

Rookwood Catholic Cemetery.