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The Pavilion is a place of reflection for members of the Macedonian community in memory of those who are interred in the cemetery. 

After the body is buried, family and friends gather for a wake, where mourners can connect with each other, reflect on the life of the deceased, and eat a meal, called a “mercy meal.” It provides an opportunity for the relatives and friends to refresh themselves and remember their loved one in an informal setting. Traditionally fish is served as a sign of fasting and mourning that the departed has left this life.

Location

Address:Hawthorne Avenue, Rookwood Necropolis, Rookwood, 2141
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.874722
Long: 151.058333
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 6th March, 2016
Front Inscription

Plaque :

Macedonian Memorial Pavilion 

Officially opened on 6 March 2016

Built by the Macedonian Community in collaboration with Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust

Special thanks go to volunteers that were involved in this project

 

Source: MA
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