Independent / general cemeteries and sections in Sydney
The independent (general) sections serve families of no specific religious affiliation, of mixed faiths, or with a secular preference.
Compare Independent / general sections across Sydney
Where Independent / general 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
Field of Mars Cemetery
Northern Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $6,175
lawn plot
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Independent / general burials
Burial customs
There are no prescribed religious rites; families choose the form of service. Both burial and cremation are accommodated.
The headstone
Monuments are highly personalised (lawn plaques or upright monuments) with no fixed conventions or timing.
Visiting
Visiting is personal; families mark anniversaries and significant dates in their own way.
Inscriptions
Usually English, with wording chosen freely by the family, from the religious to the wholly personal.
Independent / general 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 Independent / general burial?
The independent (general) sections serve families of no specific religious affiliation, of mixed faiths, or with a secular preference.
What are Independent / general visiting customs?
Visiting is personal; families mark anniversaries and significant dates in their own way.