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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.
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Tasks are the routine matters that Council will attend to every year, 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.
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Local Authorities are required through the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 to provide cemeteries for their communities.
To provide an interment facility to service the needs of the community.
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Open to the public 7 days a week.
To maintain and upgrade to contract specifications.
A private contractor carries out maintenance at $36,000 per year.
Other costs including labour are estimated at $4,500.
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Enquiries – Sue, Ph +64 3 689 8079 or E-mail sue@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
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For a full range of fees and charges please click here.
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Hakataramea Location Map
Glenavy Location Map
Morven Location Map
Otaio Location Map
Waimate Location Map
Maori Cemetery Location Map
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