Rookwood Necropolis, Victorian era cemetery in Cumberland City Council, Australia
The 286-hectare Rookwood Necropolis contains over 915,000 burial and cremation sites across multiple denominational sections within its carefully maintained grounds.
The cemetery opened in 1867 with a dedicated railway line for transporting mourners and coffins from central Sydney, operating until 1948.
The grounds include specific areas for different religious and ethnic communities, featuring dedicated memorial gardens and four ceremonial chapels throughout the property.
Three separate trust organizations manage different sections of the cemetery, providing burial, cremation, and monument services to Sydney's diverse population.
The cemetery houses 704 Commonwealth military graves and includes memorials for Holocaust victims, merchant marines, and a Circle of Love shrine for stillborn children.
Location: Cumberland City
Location: Auburn City Council
Inception: 1868
Website: http://rookwoodcemetery.com.au
GPS coordinates: -33.87333,151.05111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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