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 2023 and include GST.

Description Fee
Adult burials – plots and interment, including grave mats and lowering devices $2365.00
Muslim Burial plot, cradle and interment $2,790.00
Extra Depth Burial (300mms extra) $155.00
Oversized caskets – extra width fee (721mm or greater) $210.00
Interment fee / Grave re-open (includes servicepersons) $1275.00
Service persons – Note all qualifying service persons are only charged for the interment fee $1275.00
Out of District, full size adult plots fee – surcharge in addition to plot fee $1045.00
Disinterment fee (excludes grave re-open fee) $1045.00
Description Fee
Stillborn and Baby (under 2 year) – plot and interment $315.00
Children 2 – 10 years – plot and interment $995.00
Children (up to 10 years) 2nd interment (Adult section only) $605.00
Out of District Children’s Plot Fee – surcharge in addition to plot fee $320.00
Stillborn and Baby (under 2 year) – plot and interment $315.00
Description Fee
Ashes, Monumental and Garden plots $995.00
Ashes Lawn plot $605.00
Ashes interment fee – all plots $125.00
Out of District ashes plot – surcharge in addition to plot fee $235.00
Scattering of ashes in native bush at Whenua Tapu $73.00
Ashes Disinterment $209.00
Description Fee
Adult cremations (11 years and over). Medical fee included $602.60
Children 2 – 10 years (rimu urn included) $314.20
Stillborn and children under 2 years (rimu urn included) $108.20
Cremation with Wooden urn included $721.00
Cremation with Wooden urn and ½ hr service. $772.50
Cremation with Committal $659.20
Weekday Express Ashes (pickup within 24 hours) $123.60
Cremation Viewing $72.10
Wooden Urn $144.20
Description Fees
Adult and child burials – funerals requiring staff onsite after 4pm (one payment). $235.00
Adult and child burials – surcharge for Saturday burials, in addition to all other burial
fees (one payment).
$795.00
Afterhours Cremations/Services (weekdays after 4pm and Saturdays from 8am – 1pm $265.00
Early / Late arrival fee (in excess of 30 minutes) $105.00
Description Fee
30 minutes only $95.00
Kitchenette fee $50.00
Service livestream and recording (please enquire) $105.00
Cleaning fee (for unreasonable cleaning of chapel) $105.00
Description Fee
Memorial Permit $80.00
Memorial walk Post and plaque $850.00
Monumental Non-compliance $105.00
Bronze Memorial wall plaque (150mm x 100mm) $375.00
Extra inscription fee $25.00