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Karori Cemetery

Find out about the fees, hours and services available at Karori Cemetery.

COVID-19 update – Alert Level 1

Open for all services – email cemeteries@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 476 6109.

Cremations and funerals – There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a gathering.

About Karori Cemetery

Contact details, opening hours, location and a brief history of New Zealand's second largest burial ground.

With over 83,000 graves at Karori Cemetery, there are many of note.

We have two chapels for hire. The main chapel seats 140 and the small 1909 heritage chapel seats 24.

Find out about or pay fees for services at Karori Cemetery.

The Services section of Karori Cemetery was established in 1918 to honour those who served in wars.