There is currently limited lawn burial space at Waikumete Cemetery.
We do however, still have plots available for purchase in the natural burial area and chambers for purchase in our public mausoleum.

Search our cemetery database to find burial or cremation records at council cemeteries. You will need a name or date of death to search for a record.

View the full list of prices for cemetery services.

Waikumete Cemetery is a place of beauty, tranquillity, quiet reverence and rich history, which has served greater Auckland and Waitakere since 1886.

It is the largest cemetery in New Zealand, and one of the largest public parks in the Auckland region.

Visit the Waikumete Cemetery page for information about toilets, paths, parking and dog walking rules.

Chapels

Waikumete has two chapels next to each other in the main building.

The larger chapel has seating for 110, while the smaller chapel seats 60 people. The chapels offer flexible arrangements according to the needs of the funeral.

Audio visual facilities are available in each chapel. This includes web-streaming of services for those unable to attend the service.

Chapel of Faith in the Oaks

This chapel was built in May 1886 and fully refurbished in 1996. It has seating for 40 people.

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.

Friends of Waikumete

This group was established in 1995, with the aim of promoting the unique historical and horticultural features of the old cemetery.

Friends of Waikumete Incorporated organise guided walks through the cemetery, pointing out the historical gravesites and those of the famous and infamous.

Visit our Friends of Waikumete Facebook page for more information.

Waikumete Cemetery Reserve Management Plan

To find out our plans for the future of this historic cemetery, check the Waikumete Reserve Management Plan.