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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.

Rookwood Cemetery
Inner West · Metropolitan Memorial Parks & Catholic Cemeteries
from $12,020
lawn plot
Field of Mars Cemetery
Northern Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $6,175
lawn plot
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
North-West Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,070
lawn plot
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery
Northern Beaches · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,285
lawn plot
Woronora Memorial Park
Southern Sydney · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $14,565
lawn plot
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Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
Eastern Suburbs · Metropolitan Memorial Parks
from $21,075
lawn plot
Liverpool Cemetery
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 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.