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Kaikōura Cemetery

Located on Scarborough Street, Kaikōura's Cemetery is in a peaceful setting, overlooking the township.

If you have an inquiry regarding any genealogical records, locations of memorial headstones etc, please check our online cemetery records search below. For other enquiries contact us.

Click on the button links below for our detailed cemetery map and cemetery records search:

Cemetery Public Guide
Cemetery Map
Cemetery Records Search
Cemetery Policy 2026

Useful forms

Please download and complete the relevant form below and return to kdc@kaikoura.govt.nz.

Cemetery Charges

Ashes plot

Ashes plot/reservation fee $600
Interment fee $600

Lawn Cemetery

Lawn plot/reservation fee $1,350
Interment fee (includes extra depth) $1650
Interment fee children U15 $990

RSA Cemetery

Lawn preparation fee $1650
Ashes preparation fee $600
Plot/reservation fee Free

Note:

  • All costs for all plots are inclusive of GST.
  • Increased charges will occur for burials that take place on Sunday's or public holiday's.
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