Cemeteries

There are five Cemeteries in the Waimate District. One in the Hakataramea area, which is run by the local community board. Two are closed for interments at Glenavy, 0.3462ha and Morven, 0.814ha cemeteries, but are maintained by the District Council. The two active cemeteries are in Otaio on 0.3495 ha and Waimate on 4.514 ha. Average interments per year are 55.

Every year Council will attend to the following routine matters in order to maintain service levels set in agreement with our community.

• Provide interment facilities to serve the needs of our community.
• Maintain the Waimate Cemeteries to agreed service levels.
• Provide Cemeteries that cater for differing burial requirements based on religious association and services in Armed Forces.

Contacts

Enquiries – Anna, Ph +64 3 689 8079 or E-mail anna@waimatedc.govt.nz

Maintenance - Graeme, Ph +64 3 689 8079 or E-mail graeme@waimatedc.govt.nz

Purchase of Plots - Waimate Funeral Home Ph +64 3 689 7065

Fees & Charges

Available is a full range of fees and charges.