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Hours and contact details
- Visiting hours
During daylight saving hours: 7.30am to 8.30pm.
Outside of daylight saving hours: 7.30am to 6pm.
Office hoursManukau Memorial Gardens office: Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 4pm.
Closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Cemetery status: Active
This cemetery accepts burials.
Find a burial or cremation record
Cemetery map
View or download the map(s) to find the location of burial areas and facilities.
Manukau Memorial Gardens Map
Services and prices
- Burial plots (new plot) - first burial
- Burial plots (existing plot) - first and second burial
- Chapel services
- Crematoria
- Function lounge
- Viewing room
More about Manukau Memorial Gardens
Manukau Memorial Gardens represents the vibrant and diverse culture of South Auckland. It is large, set in beautiful grounds and is the most visited cemetery in New Zealand.
Established in 1932, it was originally known as Papatoetoe Cemetery.
Farewell facilities
The chapel
The non-denominational chapel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, creating a sense of peace and serenity at the heart of the cemetery.
The chapel is well placed alongside the administration office and within short walking distance of the Bob White Function lounge.
The chapel provides seating for 250 people, with space available for an additional 200 people if required.
Audio visual facilities are available, including web-streaming of services for those who are unable to attend the service.
Magnolia Room
The Magnolia Room is a private area that allows families to have the last intimate farewell with their loved one before cremation. This room can accommodate up to 20 people with limited seating.
The Magnolia Room can also be used as an alternative ‘chapel’ for those wishing to say a final farewell in a more intimate setting or to conduct a viewing of the deceased prior to using the main chapel.
The Magnolia Room features viewing windows allowing families to see the final committal, should they so wish.
Bob White Function Lounge
The function lounge provides a place for families to meet over refreshments after the funeral service.
There is an on-site caterer who is contracted to Manukau Memorial Gardens.
Families cannot supply their own caterer. The lounge is certified for 150 people with overflow available onto a shaded patio area.
Burial, cremation and memorial options
Special areas of the cemetery have been established for different burial, cremation and memorial options.
Contact the Memorial Park office or your funeral director for more information.