Latvian cemeteries and sections in Sydney

Latvian burial most often follows the Lutheran (Protestant) tradition, within Sydney's Latvian community, with some Catholic and Orthodox families.

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

Burial customs

A church funeral is followed by burial; both burial and cremation are accepted in the Lutheran tradition.

The headstone

Monuments are typically dignified granite or stone, often with a cross; Latvian inscriptions are common.

Visiting

Families visit on anniversaries, with candles and flowers especially around All Souls and Christmas.

Inscriptions

Latvian and English, often with a cross.

Monuments & memorials

Granite or stone monuments with crosses.

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.

What is a Latvian burial?

Latvian burial most often follows the Lutheran (Protestant) tradition, within Sydney's Latvian community, with some Catholic and Orthodox families.

What are Latvian visiting customs?

Families visit on anniversaries, with candles and flowers especially around All Souls and Christmas.

Which Sydney cemeteries have Latvian sections?

Rookwood Cemetery.