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.
Compare Russian Orthodox sections across Sydney
Where Russian Orthodox 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 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).
Russian Orthodox 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 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.