Celebrating the contributions of David Jones, retail pioneer and philanthropist.

On Monday 24 May 2021, Rookwood General Cemetery unveilled the significant heritage conservation work completed on the David Jones family monument.

The event was attended by descendants of David Jones and those who provided support for this project.

Before Photos

Visit the Monument

Zone A, Independent Old Ground, #1671

Media

25 May 2021: 2GB (Overnight with Michael McLaren) - David Jones founder’s Rookwood memorial restored – but who was he?

24 May 2021: Sydney Morning Herald - Memorial to David Jones founder no longer past its best before date

He changed the face of shopping in Australia and today the final resting place of retail giant David Jones has been rededicated at Rookwood Cemetery. His memorial has been restored to how it originally looked in 1873 before falling into disrepair. https://t.co/OF81oZFF1j #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/xInvlwgn4S

— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) May 24, 2021