Cremations - Introduction

Cremations are held at the Karori Crematorium. Find out how to make a booking, what documents to send in, available support staff and casket options.

The options for what you wish to happen to the ashes are detailed in:

Ashes

Arrange a Cremation Service

Make a Reservation

Contact our Cemeteries administrator as soon as possible to check availability of dates and times. A provisional booking will be made for you.

Karori Cemetery Office

Fees

• Karori Cemetery Fees
• Makara Cemetery Fees

Hours

Cremations take place Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 4.15pm.

Special arrangements can be made outside these hours and for weekends and public holidays, but additional costs apply.

Documents for a Cremation Booking

Complete the following forms and return to the Karori Cemetery office at least 24 hours before the scheduled cremation time. You can email, fax, post or hand-deliver the forms.

• Cremation Booking form (96Kb PDF)
  Specify the time and type of service you want on this form. You may want to include time for when the casket is charged.
• Cremation Application form (198Kb PDF)

Return the following documents to the Karori Cemetery office at least 4 hours before the scheduled cremation. Our staff can assist you with these:

• Death Certificate of Medical Practitioner form (107Kb PDF)
• Permission to Cremate form (101Kb PDF)
  Must be signed by a medical referee.

Other Services

If you need any other services in addition to the cremation, note them with your cremation request.

Book a Chapel:

If you wish to hold a service, there are two chapels available at Karori. For more information, see:

Chapels

Buy a Plot for Ash Scattering or Interment:

Find out the different options available at Karori and Makara cemeteries:

Purchase a Plot

Casket Specifications

The Crematorium must approve the casket before cremation. Caskets must be made of combustible material and the contents must meet with Crematorium guidelines to ensure safety and environmental responsibility. Talk to Cemetery staff about casket choices.

Cremation Procedure

If there is to be no chapel service, caskets must be delivered to the Crematorium entrance. A technician will open the entrance 10 minutes before the scheduled cremation and wait for the casket.

Family and friends may ask to view the charging of the casket. Make this request when you book the cremation.

Certificates of Cremation are available any time on request, and are available 24 hours after the cremation.

Related Links

• Whenua Tapu Cemetery and Crematorium - Porirua City Council website

Department Details:
Cemeteries (Parks & Gardens)