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Uniting / Methodist cemeteries and sections in Sydney

Uniting Church burial reflects mainstream Protestant Christian tradition (the union of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches), centred on scripture and the hope of resurrection.

Compare Uniting / Methodist sections across Sydney

Where Uniting / Methodist burials are available, with the indicative lawn plot cost. Rookwood, the largest, is listed first, then cheapest to dearest.

Indicative right of interment + burial where published; excludes the headstone. “Contact” = operator quotes on request.

What to know about Uniting / Methodist burials

Burial customs
A service of worship and thanksgiving is followed by committal at the graveside. Both burial and cremation are accepted.
The headstone
Upright monuments and lawn plaques are both common, often with a cross; there is no fixed timing for setting the headstone.
Visiting
Flowers and visits on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.
Inscriptions
English, often 'In Loving Memory' or a scripture verse, frequently with a cross.
Uniting / Methodist Cemetery Masonry Services
A monumental mason restoring the gilded lettering on a granite headstone
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 Uniting / Methodist burial?

Uniting Church burial reflects mainstream Protestant Christian tradition (the union of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches), centred on scripture and the hope of resurrection.

What are Uniting / Methodist visiting customs?

Flowers and visits on anniversaries and at Christmas and Easter.