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 of hill land overlooking the lawn area.
Awa Tapu is the second cemetery in Kāpiti with a crematorium.
Hours: Gates are open Monday–Sunday during daylight hours.
Location: Valley Road, Paraparaumu.
Plot map: Awa Tapu Cemetery Plot Map (PDF, 2.5MB)
Burials
Plots are booked by size (single or double) and by the type of memorial plaque (monumental, lawn).
Ashes
Garden and monumental plots available. Cremation plots can have two or more interments of ashes, but are limited by the size of the memorial plaque. You can inter in an existing family plot.
