Cemeteries

We operate four public cemeteries at Ōtaki, Waikanae and Paraparaumu, and maintain a small historic cemetery at Mackays Crossing.

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Purchase a plot

You can apply to buy a plot for burial or ash interment. Plot reservations are not permitted. Contact our Sexton if you...

Enquiries and bookings

For all enquiries regarding cemeteries, contact our Sexton or Customer Services. All bookings must be made during...

Burials are available at Ōtaki, Waikanae and Awa Tapu Cemeteries. At Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery only second interments...

Cremation and ashes

Many New Zealanders choose to be cremated, and have their ashes scattered or interred at a cemetery. Find out more about...

Awa Tapu Cemetery

Awa Tapu Cemetery is set on 4.2 hectares of semi-rural land. Half of the land is currently developed with 2.1 hectares...

Ōtaki Cemetery

Ōtaki Cemetery, set on 3.9 hectares of semi-rural land, is the oldest cemetery in Kāpiti and the first to offer natural...

Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery

Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery is set on 1.2 hectares of urban land.

Waikanae Cemetery

Waikanae Cemetery, set on 2.4 hectares of semi-rural land, which includes 0.5 hectares of native bush. The cemetery was...

Cemeteries database search

The Council's cemetery records can be viewed online. View records from 1896 to the present day.