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Macquarie Park, Frenchs Forest, Field of Mars, Gore Hill and Sandgate.
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Christmas Tree Dedications
As Christmas approaches, we take this opportunity to honour our passed loved ones with a special dedication.
Commemorating All Soul’s Day
This year Northern Cemeteries is partnering with Holy Spirit Catholic Church North Ryde to commemorate All Soul’s Day. The All Soul’s Day mass will take place on Saturday 6 November at 10:00am. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, and keeping with 1 person per 4sqm for indoor settings, the mass will be capped at 150 people. … Continued
Major restoration planned for Sandgate Cemetery’s historic chapel
Sandgate Cemetery’s historic chapel will undergo a major restoration, with Northern Cemeteries matching a $330,000 NSW state government grant. Funding for the project was secured from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund Program which supports the development, maintenance and protection of Crown reserves through the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Northern Cemeteries’ Acting Chief … Continued
Construction of new Mausoleum delayed by COVID Lockdown
Work is progressing on the construction of the new Mausoleum of the Holy Way at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde. The Greater Sydney COVID delta strain outbreak in June 2021 and the lockdown has disrupted construction works across Sydney. Much of the construction workforce and supplier base resides in the lockdown LGAs which … Continued
New Mausoleum provides leading choice to meet demand
Work is progressing on the construction site of a new Mausoleum that will stand as the centre piece of a major expansion project at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde.
OneCrown Amalgamation Announcement
On Tuesday 25 May 2021, Minister Pavey announced the amalgamation of Sydney’s five Crown land cemetery trusts, including Northern Cemeteries.
Grounds Maintenance and Projects Update
Our grounds team are dedicated to maintaining our cemetery grounds so they look their best at all times throughout the year.
Working together to limit the spread of COVID-19
Northern Cemeteries continues to follow the public health advice of the NSW Government to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of our families, employees and community.
Visiting the cemetery
- Attendance limit is uncapped for fully vaccinated people
- Density limits of 1 person per 2 square metres (sqm) for indoor and outdoor areas
- People who are not fully vaccinated may only attend a service of 10 mourners maximum
- Visitors are allowed to visit a grave to pay their respects and mourn a loved one. Those who are fully vaccinated have no limit, or in a maximum of a group of two for those who are not fully vaccinated.
- Masks must be worn at all times in indoor settings and social distancing must be observed
- Please check in using the ServiceNSW QR code
- All attendees must be able to show proof of double vaccination (or medical exemption). There are two ways to do this:
- Your COVID-19 digital certificate which shows proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Your immunisation history statement which lists your COVID-19 vaccinations other vaccinations.
About Northern Cemeteries
Northern Cemeteries is a not-for-profit organisation that consists of five unique cemetery sites, four located on Sydney’s North Shore and Sandgate Cemetery located in Newcastle. Each location has its own distinct personality, catering to diverse communities with individual cultural, traditional and religious needs.
We provide funeral services including burial and cremation to all members of the community. Everyone that uses our services can enjoy the same level of care, quality and respect from our team.
Australia’s First Peoples
Northern Cemeteries acknowledges the unique status of Australia’s First Peoples as the original people of this land. We recognise their cultures, histories and ongoing relationship and obligations to the land and waterways.
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