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
