Taranaki Cemeteries and Crematorium  The information on this page was obtained from the NPDC publication "Cemeteries and Crematorium."     Taranaki Cemeteries and Crematorium The New Plymouth District Council administers one crematorium, five urban cemeteries and five rural cemeteries for the benefit of the North Taranaki community. All cemeteries offer burial and cremation plot options. All plots are purchased in perpetuity (forever). The maintenance of the plots is the responsibilty of the purchaser, their relative or assign. Memorial and Floral tributes The normal process of arranging a permanent memorial is to contact either W.Abraham Ltd or a Monumental Mason who can advise you on the options available. We can also supply you with a wooden cross, but this is considered only a temporary arrangement. All upkeep on the memorials is the responsibility of the owner. Returned Services Area A services area is available to those who have returned from active military service as designated by the Internal Affairs Dept. These areas are administered by the NPDC on behalf of the New Zealand Internal Affairs Department. For information on rules and eligibility contact us, or your local RSA. Te Henui Cemetery The original New Plymouth public cemetery opened in 1861. Although some interments still occasionally occur, no new plots are available for purchase. Awanui Cemetery This is now the main cemetery for New Plymouth. It is a lawn cemetery that offers an RSA area, monumental headstone areas and cremation plaque and headstone areas. Waitara Cemetery Opened in 1885, it offers an historic monumental area complemented by the more modern lawn cemetery. Areas are available for RSA, monumental headstones and cremation plaque and headstone areas. Inglewood Cemetery Opened in 1879, it offers areas for monumental headstones, cremation plaques and has an historic monumental area. Rural Cemeteries There are six council regulated rural cemeteries that serve Urenui, Oakura, Purangi, Waireka, Tarata and Tataraimaka (closed). They each provide a basic range of options. Other rural cemeteries that are administeres by independant boards are Tikorangi, Okato, Tongaparutu, Huirangi and Lepperton. Taranaki Crematorium The crematorium offers an attractive garden setting set in a rural background. Full cremation services are available with the chapel seating up to 200 people. The tranquil Gardens of Remembrance are at hand for the scattering and interment of ashes or further options for the interment or burial of ashes are available. Public Visiting Hours Vehicle access to all cemeteries is from 7am to 8.30pm daylight saving hours, and 7am to 6pm during standard time. Pedestrian access is permitted dawn till dusk throughout the year.