Slovenian cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Slovenian burial follows the Roman Catholic tradition, within Sydney's Slovenian community.
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Compare Slovenian sections across Sydney
Where Slovenian burials are available, with the indicative lawn plot cost, cheapest first.
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Slovenian burials
Burial customs
A Requiem Mass is followed by graveside committal; burial is traditional.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross and often a photograph; granite and marble are typical.
Visiting
Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles and bringing flowers.
Inscriptions
Slovenian and English, often with a cross and a phrase such as 'Pocivaj v miru' (rest in peace).
Monuments & memorials
Granite or marble monuments with crosses 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 Slovenian burial?
Slovenian burial follows the Roman Catholic tradition, within Sydney's Slovenian community.
What are Slovenian visiting customs?
Families visit on All Saints' and All Souls' Days (1-2 November), lighting candles and bringing flowers.
Which Sydney cemeteries have Slovenian sections?
Rookwood Catholic Cemetery.