Waikumete Cemetery Open Day 2017

The Chapel of Faith in the Oaks. Photo: Cathy Currie

Waikumete Cemetery Glen Eden Sunday 12^th November 10.00am -– 4.00pm

No booking necessary.

This is the second Open Day that has been held at the cemetery following the success of the first held in February 2016, the event has moved to November to enable those attending to enjoy the wildflowers that begin to  bloom at this time of year. Come along to wander through them and discover the wonder of New Zealand’s largest cemetery.

A variety of interesting and informative talks are taking place at the historic Chapel of Faith in the oaks. There will be grave digging and natural burial demonstrations as well as guided walks about military burials, murder, Chinese disinterment’s and the last of the hangings. Chapels 1 and 2 will be open and host a variety of displays, and crematorium tours will be taking place throughout the day. There will also be the opportunity to locate a grave with assistance.

The opening ceremony begins at 10.00am in the main crematorium car park. And at 11.00am a cannon firing in the Quarter Masters quadrant is in commemoration of armistice day.

Dogs are welcome on a leash, please ensure they are under control at all times and that you clean up after them.

Visit the following link for the finalised programme:
http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/media/15712/waikumete-cemetery-open-day-2017-programme_final_web.pdf
Programmes and maps are available at the cemetery on the day.

Transport and parking:

The cemetery will be closed to private vehicles on the day for the publics safety. Free parking will be available at  Glen Eden primary school and at the park n ride outside the Waikumete Rd entrance  as well as limited street parking.

A frequent and free shuttle bus service will operate a circuit within the cemetery to assist people to move around to various areas and activities.

The event is organised through a partnership between Waitakere Ranges Local Board, Friends of Waikumete Cemetery, the Urupā Committee of the cemetery’s Māori burial ground, West Auckland RSAs, Discover Waikumete, Auckland Council cemeteries team and Ancestry.

For further information ph 09 3010101