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Otorohanga Cemetery |
We provide cemeteries:
To provide appropriate cemetery facilities for the people of the District. Provided to comply with the legislation under Section 4 of the Burial and Cremations Act 1964, and to meet the Communities expectation that the Council will provide cemeteries. |
How this service is provided:
Otorohanga Cemetery has an area of 2.001 hectares developed as a cemetery with an additional 1.2666ha to extend into (currently being grazed). Kawhia cemetery has a total area of 4.6089 ha.
Otorohanga Cemetery
Services Provided
A.
- Standard lawn, R.S.A. Section, Children’s section, ash berm and ash wall.
- Access and parking area, seating, water taps.
KAWHIA CEMETERY
B.
1. Standard lawn, R S A Section, ash wall.
2. Water tap provided.
Maintenance of Records / Maintenance Standards
1. To provide administration, record and enquiry services for the burial of deceased persons.
2. Compliance of cemetery management and maintenance with the Burial and Cremation Act 1968, and associated Regulations and Bylaws.
3. To maintain the tranquil and pleasing appearance of the cemeteries, the maintenance standards need to be high. The following are examples of maintenance -
OTOROHANGA CEMETERY
Grass to be mown and to be kept to a height of 25mm (minimum) and 60mm (maximum).
Contractor to carry out – weed eating, tree trimming and spraying where required.
KAWHIA CEMETERY
Grass to be mown and to be kept to a height of 20mm (minimum) and 60mm (maximum).
Weed eat front area planted in trees.
Trim hedges to shape and tidy condition twice yearly.
Costs
The cemeteries are self funded from charges – these being:
OTOROHANGA CEMETERY
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Plots |
Reserve |
500.00 |
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Adults |
500.00 |
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Children |
100.00 |
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Columbarium (Ash Wall) |
200.00 |
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Interment |
Adults |
725.00 |
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Extra Depth |
750.00 |
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Child 11yrs and under |
450.00 |
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Stillborn |
100.00 |
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Columbarium (inc Council installation of plaque and interment) |
250.00 |
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Columbarium (inc Own installation of plaque and interment) |
100.00 |
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Additional Fees |
Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays |
150.00 |
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Breaking Concrete |
75.00 |
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Extracts from cemetery plans and records |
No Charge |
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KAWHIA CEMETERY
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Plots |
Adults |
600.00 |
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Children |
100.00 |
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Ash Wall |
250.00 |
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Interment |
Adults |
725.00 |
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Extra Depth |
750.00 |
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Children 11 yrs and under |
450.00 |
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Stillborn |
100.00 |
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Ash Wall (including installation of plaque) |
250.00 |
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Additional Fees |
Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays |
150.00 |
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Breaking Concrete |
75.00 |
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Extracts from cemetery plans and records |
No Charge |
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Further help is available from The Customer Services Team – Phone 07 873 4000 or Fax 07 873 4300 or toll free on 0800 734 000