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Welcome to Rookwood
Rookwood Necropolis is Crown Land which means that it is owned by the State government. The responsibility of managing all of the land and all structures thereon, is vested in nine separate administrations. Each cemetery Trust is managed by a Board of Trustees, who is nominated by the Minister of Lands.
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Rookwood Anglican and General Cemetery Trust Grave Search
Membership is completely FREE, and in addition to searching our online records, you can also download cemetery forms and request a book for Reflections at Rookwood Cafe and the All Souls Chapel.
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New Burial Sections
Due to an increasing demand for lawn burials, the Anglican and General Cemetery Trust has recently made three new burial sections available to the public.
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Rookwood History
In 1792 the main burial ground for the colony was established on a site which is now occupied by the Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew’s Cathedral, until it became full and a new cemetery was established near the brick-fields, known as the Sandhills or Devonshire Street cemetery. However, by the 1840’s, this too began to run out of space and so the search began for another, much larger site for a cemetery.
Don't miss Rookwood Open Day
Sunday 23 September 2012!
Artists Announced!
Exhibition 1 September - 14 October
$5,000 Rookwood Necropolis Sculpture Award
The GroundSwell Project People's Choice Award
Artist at the Armory Award
Peacock Gallery Residency Award
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- Deceased Search
- New Burial Sections
- Rookwood's History
- HIDDEN 2012
Hidden 2012 Artists Announced!
DUSK CEREMONY AT THE ELEPHANT HOUSE
When Night Falls on the Necropolis
Saturday 19 May 2012
HELP THE CEMETERY STAY 'ALIVE'
CALLING FOR SPONSORS - HIDDEN: A ROOKWOOD SCULPTURE WALK 2012
The Anglican and General Cemetery Trusts are responsible for the burial, care and maintenance of 92 hectares of Rookwood, approximately one-third of the cemetery.
We conduct funeral services and burials, as well as inter ashes, for many religious denominations.
We also offer a family history research service with our Deceased Search feature, conduct restoration projects through Monuments in Memoriam and provide a site for training in the funeral services industry.
Reflections at Rookwood Cafe offers the perfect place for a coffee, quick meal or to hold a function/wake.
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Anglican & General Cemetery Trusts
We are open 7.30am-4.00pm (Mon-Fri)
and 8.00am-12.00pm (Sat)
We are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
If you feel your enquiry could take some time to discuss, please contact our office to make an appointment.
The cemetery is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Click here to find out how to get here and where to go once you have arrived.
Other Rookwood Offices
Please check which office best suits your enquiry.
| Rookwood Necropolis Trust (Joint Committee) | 02 9746 8433 |
| Australian War Graves | 02 9746 5565 |
| Catholic Cemetery Trust | 02 9649 6423 |
| Independent Cemetery Trust | 02 9749 1744 |
| Jewish Cemetery Trust | 02 9746 5765 |
| Muslim Cemetery Trust | 02 9763 2955 |
| Memorial Gardens & Crematorium | 02 9746 8945 |
| Friends of Rookwood | 02 9889 3899 |
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