Metropolitan Memorial Parks is established under NSW legislation as a for purpose self-funding business, entrusted to manage Crown reserves on behalf of NSW Crown Lands and provide interment services to the community.
We provide a place for families to honour, reflect and find solace across our historical sites, walking trails, beautiful chapels and function spaces for gatherings.
Planning for the future can be a sensitive and unfamiliar process. One of the most important decisions families face is understanding interment rights.
Explore our beautifully maintained memorial parks and discover the history and stories within our gardens, monuments, and memorials. Our memorial parks are open to everyone.
Metropolitan Memorial Parks is established under NSW legislation as a for purpose self-funding business, entrusted to manage Crown reserves on behalf of NSW Crown Lands and provide interment services to the community.
We provide a place for families to honour, reflect and find solace across our historical sites, walking trails, beautiful chapels and function spaces for gatherings.
Planning for the future can be a sensitive and unfamiliar process. One of the most important decisions families face is understanding interment rights.
Explore our beautifully maintained memorial parks and discover the history and stories within our gardens, monuments, and memorials. Our memorial parks are open to everyone.
Join the Friends of Rookwood for a guided heritage walk at Rookwood General Cemetery.
This walking tour is hosted by Friends of Rookwood.
Important Information:
Enter from East Street Entrance arrive at St Michael’s Chapel off William Drive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
This is a walking tour
Bookings are recommended — this is a paid event with proceeds raised by the Friends of Rookwood going towards restoration projects within the cemetery.
Please wear enclosed walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water-bottle.
Please dress for the weather including sun, wind or rain.
Photos may be taken on the day. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please kindly inform the staff on site.
All ticket proceeds from this walking tour go directly to Friends of Rookwood to support their ongoing restoration and preservation projects within Rookwood.