Maronite cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Maronite burial follows the Maronite Catholic tradition (an Eastern Catholic church), within Sydney's Lebanese-Christian community.
Compare Maronite sections across Sydney
Where Maronite 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
Macarthur Memorial Park
South-West Sydney · Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria
Contact
lawn plot
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Maronite burials
Burial customs
A Maronite funeral liturgy is followed by burial; memorial services are held at 40 days and on anniversaries.
The headstone
Maronite graves often feature substantial marble or granite monuments with a cross, a photograph, and Arabic and/or English inscriptions.
Visiting
Families gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.
Inscriptions
Arabic and English, with a cross; ceramic photographs are common.
Maronite 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 Maronite burial?
Maronite burial follows the Maronite Catholic tradition (an Eastern Catholic church), within Sydney's Lebanese-Christian community.
What are Maronite visiting customs?
Families gather for the 40-day memorial and anniversaries, and on feast days.