Vietnamese cemeteries and sections in Sydney
Vietnamese burial reflects either Catholic or Buddhist tradition, with strong ancestral respect in both.
Compare Vietnamese sections across Sydney
Where Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese burials
Burial customs
For Catholic families, a Requiem Mass and committal; for Buddhist families, temple rites and remembrance on set days.
The headstone
Monuments commonly bear a cross (Catholic) or Buddhist symbols, often with a photograph and Vietnamese inscriptions.
Visiting
Families visit on death anniversaries and at Tet (Lunar New Year), offering incense.
Inscriptions
Vietnamese and English, with a cross or Buddhist motif; photographs common.
Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese burial?
Vietnamese burial reflects either Catholic or Buddhist tradition, with strong ancestral respect in both.
What are Vietnamese visiting customs?
Families visit on death anniversaries and at Tet (Lunar New Year), offering incense.