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Russian Orthodox cemeteries and sections in Sydney

Russian Orthodox burial, within Eastern Orthodox tradition, emphasises the resurrection and 'memory eternal', with a rich cycle of memorial prayers.

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Compare Russian Orthodox sections across Sydney

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

Rookwood Cemetery
Inner West · Metropolitan Memorial Parks & Catholic Cemeteries
from $12,020
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Macarthur Memorial Park
South-West Sydney · Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria
Contact
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Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.

What to know about Russian Orthodox burials

Burial customs
The funeral is held in church, followed by burial (Orthodox tradition does not permit cremation). Memorial services (panikhida) fall on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days and on anniversaries, often with kutia.
The headstone
Upright monuments bear the three-bar Orthodox cross (with slanted footrest), and often an icon or photograph.
Visiting
Families visit at the 3rd, 9th and 40th days and on anniversaries, tending the grave and offering prayers.
Inscriptions
Church Slavonic or Russian (Cyrillic) and English, the three-bar cross, and often 'Вечная память' (memory eternal).
Monuments & memorials

Granite or marble uprights, the three-bar cross, icons 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 Russian Orthodox burial?

Russian Orthodox burial, within Eastern Orthodox tradition, emphasises the resurrection and 'memory eternal', with a rich cycle of memorial prayers.

What are Russian Orthodox visiting customs?

Families visit at the 3rd, 9th and 40th days and on anniversaries, tending the grave and offering prayers.

Which Sydney cemeteries have Russian Orthodox sections?

Macarthur Memorial Park, Rookwood Cemetery.