Frequently asked questions

WHAT TIME DOES THE CEMETERY OPEN?
The cemetery is open every day from dawn until dusk. The exact opening and closing times will vary with the seasons.

HOW TO GET THERE?
Government bus number 408 will take you to the bus stop located near the Catholic Cemetery office. A timetable can be obtained from the State Transit Authority by phoning 131 500 or contact the Catholic Cemetery office.

WHERE IS THE CATHOLIC OFFICE?
The office is located within the cemetery on Barnet Avenue. It is between the Sacred Heart Chapel, the car park and the Mausoleum of the Resurrection.

WHAT TIME DOES THE CATHOLIC OFFICE OPEN?
The office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturdays 8am to 12 noon.

WHERE IS THE MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM?
The crematorium complex, which includes a chapel, crematorium and condolence lounge is located within the cemetery on Barnet Avenue. It is located to the south of the Sacred Heart Chapel.

WHAT TIME DOES THE MAUSOLEUM OPEN?
Open Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 4pm. Barnet Avenue, Rookwood Cemetery
WHERE ARE THE TOILET BLOCKS?
There are four toilet blocks. They are located at:
  • Sacred Heart Chapel
  • St Michael the Archangel
  • St Clare Crypts
  • Mausoleum

    • HOW CAN I FIND THE GRAVE, CRYPT, NICHE OR FAMILY VAULT?
  • Use the Deceased Search link on this website
  • Use the Deceased Search Touch screen located outside the Catholic Office at Rookwood Cemetery
  • Phone the office on Ph: 02 9649 6423
  • Email the office rookwood@catholiccemeteries.org.au
  • Fax the office on 02 9643 2869

    • ARE OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN AT THE OFFICE?
    Yes. There is access to interpreting services.

    IS THERE A REGULAR MASS AT THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY?
    A Memorial Mass is celebrated by a Cemetery Chaplain on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9.30 am in the Mausoleum of the Resurrection Chapel. Parking is available in the car park next to the Catholic office on Barnet Avenue, opposite the Sacred Heart Chapel.