Join us for Rookwood Heritage Day – an open day of history, heritage and discovery at Rookwood Necropolis. Celebrating our shared heritage as part of NSW History Week, this event is proudly co-hosted by Metropolitan Memorial Parks and Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria.
Rookwood Heritage Day offers a unique opportunity to discover the history and heritage that make Rookwood Necropolis one of Australia’s most significant history and heritage landmarks.
Explore the remarkable people, places and architecture that have shaped Rookwood Necropolis for more than 150 years. Enjoy guided tours, behind-the-scenes experiences and engaging conversations that bring Rookwood’s past to life.
ENJOY THESE EVENTS ON THE DAY…
Tours: (Bookings required – QR code in Program below)
- Catholic Crematorium Tour
- Rookwood Crematorium Tour
- St Michael the Archangel Chapel Walking Tour*
- Dead Famous Tour*
Talks
- Grief Talk – Continuing Our Bonds
- History of Mortuary Station 1
- History of Rookwood Necropolis
- History of Frazer Mausoleum
Screenings
- The History of Rookwood
- Dead Famous Season 2
- Dying 2 Know Day Panel – The secret I’m glad I shared
Activities & Displays
- Trackless train rides throughout the grounds
- 15 community and industry stalls
- Vintage hearse and historical police vehicle display
- Live music performance
- Rookwood History Museum
Lots of interactive activities and displays including:
- Grave digging demonstration
- Monuments display
- Memory Minder demonstration – digital memorialisation service
- Stations of the Cross – guided experience or unguided walk along the Water Ways path
- Painting a community coffin artwork
- First Nations weaving
- Traditional stone carving techniques
- My Wishes Café
Everyone is Welcome
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General admission is free.
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Suitable for all ages.
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Water stations, first aid, food and coffee trucks available.
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Sunscreen, water bottle and comfortable footwear recommended.
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On-site and roadside parking available. Reserved parking only available for stall exhibitors.
Details:
Sunday 13 September 2026
9am – 2pm AEST
Rookwood Crematorium & Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Rookwood NSW 2141, Australia
