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Wellington, New Zealand
- Operational since March 2008. Starting set of 100 plots. Book
by calling us on 0800 525 500. Click on link for photos. NaturalBurial
CERTIFIED
Waikumete (Waitakere City Council). The current local
authority cemetery has an area alloted for "natural burials".
A tree is planted for each plot in a nearby grove. This seemed an innovative
move when first introduced, and predated the first real natural cemetery
in the UK. Very small scale and not allowing trees, or regenerating bush.
Not certified
Motueka - Tasman District Council has set aside 40 spaces
for natural burials at Motueka Cemetery. Small scale and not a regenerating
native bush park. Not certified
PENDING
Palmerston North - Natural Burials working with Council
on plans for a natural cemetery. Certification Pending
New Plymouth - Natural Burials working with Council
on plans for a natural cemetery. Certification Pending
IN PROGRESS
Kapiti, New Zealand - We are now open to offers
of land from individuals wihsing to sell or enter a partnership. District
Council formally decided in February 2008 to approve a natural cemetery,
following representations from Natural Burials and our local branch group.
Certification TBC
Wanganui, New Zealand - Wanganui Council formally
decided in July 2007 to set up a natural cemetery, following representations
from Natural Burials and our local branch group. Site selection now underway.
Certification TBC
POSSIBLE
Christchurch / Banks Peninsula - Christchurch City Council
undertook public consultation on the option in March 2007 following representations
from Natural Burials. Currently working on policy formation.
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