Cemeteries and Crematorium Fees and Charges
The Council charges cover the exclusive right of burial, digging and filling in of the grave, inspection of the headstone or plaque to ensure it complies with maintenance requirements, and a percentage of the ongoing cost of cemetery upkeep. Most people pay for this through the funeral director, rather than directly to council. The full cost of running the cemeteries is subsidised from the rates as part of the community's responsibility to provide this service.
Prices are for 2022/23 and include GST.
| Single plot 2.4m x 1.2m |
$2,486
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| Single plot 2.0m x 0.9m - Child 1-12 years |
$1,355
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| Single plot for Child under 1 year old and stillborn | No charge |
| Out of Nelson District - additional fee on any plot |
$1,733
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| Burial - Adult |
$1,084
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| Burial - Child 1-12 years |
$620
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| Burial - Child under 1 year including stillborn |
$300
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| Burial Disinterment | $3,014 |
| Burial Reinterment |
$1,279
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| Weekend - additional fee on any burial (Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm with agreement from the operator.) | $236 |
| Public holiday additional fee on any burial with agreement from the operator | $679 |
| a) For burial of cremated remains in an ashes plot, Memorial Walk - Marsden Valley Cemetery 1.2m x 0.6m (up to 4) |
$676
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| b) For burial of cremated remains in an ashes plot in a beam 1.2m x 0.6m (up to 2) ashes, kerbs and wall; Marsden Valley, Seaview, Hira and Wakapuaka Cemeteries |
$755
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| c) Bellbird ashes lawn family plot (up to eight) |
$1,355
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| d) Out of district - additional fee on any ashes plot |
$603
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| e) Memorial kerb plaque only (Marsden Cemetery) | $286 |
| Ash Interment |
$234
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| Ash Disinterment |
$234
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| Weekend additional fee on any ash interment (Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm) |
$229
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| Public holiday - additional fee on any ash interment with agreement from the operator |
$297
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| Late fee applies where a burial or ashes interment extends on-site after 3.30pm on a weekday or after 2.00pm on a Saturday or Sunday |
$299 per hour
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| Records: Genealogical Research - the first hour is free, thereafter a single charge is due. |
$77 per hour
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| Transfer of interest: For transfer of interest in any purchase of exclusive right of burial in any plot |
$151
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| Approval of installation of plaque: Plaques are to meet the Council's specifications and bylaws | $91 | |
| Adult Cremation (13 years or older) |
$684
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| Adult Cremation - after hours (after 3.30pm) or on a Saturday with agreement from operator |
$821
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| Adult Cremation Sunday or Public holiday with agreement from operator | $1,027 |
| Oversize Caskets | $891 |
| Child Cremation (1 - 12 years) | $548 |
| Child Cremation - after hours (after 3.30pm) or on a Saturday with agreement from operator | $618 |
| Child Cremation Sunday or Public holidays with agreement from operator | $684 |
| Stillborn/Newborn (under 1 year old) | No charge |
| Chapel Hire - Full Service (30 minutes to 2 hours) * |
$326
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| Chapel Hire - Committal of up to 15 minutes * | $66 |
* The Chapel’s standard hours are 9am - 4pm
Please note: The Crematorium at Wakapuaka, operated by Nelson City Council does not offer a pet cremation service. A privately operated pet cremation service is available to veterinarians and the public.