Ukrainian cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Ukrainian burial follows Eastern Christian tradition - Ukrainian Greek Catholic or Orthodox - emphasising the resurrection.
Compare Ukrainian sections across Sydney
Where Ukrainian 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
Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.
What to know about Ukrainian burials
Burial customs
A church funeral is followed by burial, with memorial services (panakhyda) on set days and anniversaries.
The headstone
Monuments often bear a cross (sometimes the three-bar Eastern cross) and a photograph; granite and marble are common.
Visiting
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.
Inscriptions
Ukrainian (Cyrillic) and English, often with the cross and a phrase such as 'Vichna pamyat' (eternal memory).
Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian burial?
Ukrainian burial follows Eastern Christian tradition - Ukrainian Greek Catholic or Orthodox - emphasising the resurrection.
What are Ukrainian visiting customs?
Families observe memorial days and anniversaries, and visit at Provody after Easter.