Burial and cremation fees and forms

All new burials are at Whenua Tapu Cemetery. Porirua and Pāuatahanui cemeteries are available for second interments and prepurchased family plots.

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What should I do when a loved one has died?
Depending on how or where they died, there are a few processes that will need to be followed. If you are unsure at any time, please contact, your funeral director to answer any questions or concerns you may have.


Burial and cremation forms and fees

Please note, to prevent the risk of explosions and the release of carcinogens or fumes during cremations, a number of things are not allowed to be placed within caskets. The list below covers items that cannot be placed in the caskets. Should you wish to place these types of items in for the service, they must be removed before the casket is received by the crematorium. View the list here


Fees apply from 1 August 2024 and include GST.

Description Fee
Adult burials – plot and interment, including
grave mats
2,410.00
Muslim burial plot, cradle and interment 2,845.00
Extra depth burial (300mm extra) 200.00
Oversized caskets – extra width fee (721mm or
greater)
250.00
Hire of lowering device 100.00
Interment fee/grave re-open (includes service
persons)
1,300.00
Out of district, full size adult plots fee –
surcharge in addition to plot fee
1,065.00
Disinterment fee (excludes grave re-open fee) 1,065.00
Description Fee
Stillborn and baby (under 2 years) – plot and
interment
350.00
Children 2–10 years – plot and interment 1,015.00
Children (up to 10 years) second interment (adult
section only)
615.00
Out of district children’s plot fee – surcharge
in addition to plot fee
325.00
Description Fee
Ashes, monumental and garden plots 1,050.00
Ashes lawn plot 700.00
Ashes interment fee – all plots 130.00
Out of district ashes plot – surcharge in
addition to plot fee
350.00
Scattering of ashes in native bush at Whenua Tapu 74.00
Ashes disinterment 213.00
Description Fee
Adult cremations (11 years and over) – medical
fee included
675.00
Children 2–10 years (rimu urn included) 321.00
Stillborn and children under 2 years (rimu urn
included)
110.00
Cremation with wooden urn included 810.00
Cremation with wooden urn and committal (half-hour
service)
870.00
Cremation with committal (half-hour service) 740.00
Weekday express ashes (pickup within 24 hours) 150.00
Cremation viewing 90.00
Wooden urn 160.00
Description Fees
Adult and child burials – funerals requiring
staff onsite after 4pm (one payment)
240.00
Adult and child burials – surcharge for Saturday
burials, in addition to all other burial fees (one payment)
810.00
After-hours cremations/services (weekdays after
4pm and Saturdays from 8am – 1pm) and Saturday express ashes
375.00
Early/late arrival fee (in excess of 30 minutes) 105.00
Description Fee
30 minutes only 97.00
Kitchenette fee 50.00
Service livestream and recording 350.00
Cleaning fee (for unreasonable cleaning of
chapel)
105.00
Description Fee
Memorial Permit 90.00
Memorial walk post and plaque 865.00
Monumental non-compliance 105.00
Bronze memorial wall plaque (150mm x 100mm) 400.00
Extra inscription fee 25.00