The Social Committee last year tried to organise a tour of Rookwood cemetery which didn’t come to fruition.

Upon investigation, a very experienced tour guide who has conducted tours for 32 years is retiring.

His last tour is on Friday 27 June however, I felt it might be good to put a notice in the Cape Cabarita Happenings in case there are interested residents.

Lyn Smith

Mark Bundy, an exceptional guide, has worked at Rookwood for 32 years. He retires next month and has one last tour on 27th June. It is an open tour that anyone can join, no bookings no registration.

Rookwood cemetery is recognised as the most historic working cemetery in Australia. If you want to journey back in time through 150 years of history and learn how burial practices have changed, hear the story behind Rookwood’s development and evolution, and its significant link to our nation’s heritage, then this is the tour for you.

It is a wonderful opportunity to hear many and varied stories from an experienced guide and visit the newly refurbished mausoleum that boasts amazing views across the cemetery. I’m told the mausoleum itself is worth a visit.

The tour involves some walking and driving within the cemetery – advisable to car pool.

Date: Friday 27th June

Time: 9:00 am for a 9:30 start

Where: Meet at All Souls Chapel, General Cemetery Office, Hawthorn Avenue, Rookwood