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Aerial view of a circular garden with an ornate fountain in the centre. Surrounding the fountain are concentric paths and lush greenery at Rookwood Crematorium.

Rookwood Crematorium

Address
Memorial Avenue, Rookwood NSW 2141

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Office hours
8am – 4pm 
Monday – Friday
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Monday: Closed 
Visiting hours
Non-daylight savings: 6am - 7pm
Daylight savings: 6am - 9pm
Rookwood Crematorium, opened in 1925 as the first crematorium in New South Wales, was designed by Frank Bloomfield in the Mediterranean Tuscany style. Rookwood Crematorium is a place of history, beauty and tranquillity, where families gather to remember, commemorate and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

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Serene memorial park scene with lush greenery, manicured hedges, and ornate granite cremation ash monuments with tall trees providing shade at Rookwood General Cemetery and Crematorium.

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A peaceful walkway framed by lush greenery and stone borders.

A rounded granite memorial at Rookwood Crematorium surrounded by green grass, adorned with bright flowers and small rocks. Two bronze plaques are placed,

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A granite circle memorial at Rookwood Crematorium.

Aerial view of a circular garden with an ornate fountain in the centre. Surrounding the fountain are concentric paths and lush greenery at Rookwood Crematorium.

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Spectacular landscaping and lush greenery at Rookwood Crematorium.

Aerial view of a lush, manicured garden featuring a central fountain, geometric hedges, winding pathways, and shady trees at Rookwood Crematorium.

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Aerial view of a lush, manicured garden at Rookwood Crematorium.

Green bushes line Continuous Rockeries at Rookwood Crematorium made natural stone.

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Continuous Rockeries at Rookwood Crematorium.

Symmetrical garden with vibrant green trees, winding pathways, and neatly arranged shrubs at Rookwood Crematorium.

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Symmetrical garden with vibrant green trees, winding pathways, and neatly arranged shrubs at Rookwood Crematorium.

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Gate opening and closing times

Our gates are open Monday to Sunday - Non-Daylight Savings: 6am – 7pm, Daylight savings: 6am – 8pm...

Drone use in the cemetery

The following activities are prohibited unless our prior written approval is obtained: Operating any photographic or vi...

Aerial view of a lush, manicured garden featuring a central fountain, geometric hedges, winding pathways, and shady trees at Rookwood Crematorium.

Need assistance? We're here to help.

Whether you're planning a service, choosing a memorial, or need support, our team at Rookwood General Cemetery and Crematorium is here to guide you. Contact us today to discuss your needs and ensure every detail is handled with care and compassion.

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