About cemeteries in Nelson

Nelson City Council manages four active cemeteries, maintains the grounds of four historic graveyards which are now closed for further burials and runs the crematorium at the Wakapuaka Cemetery. All cemeteries are open to public visitors every day of the year.

Opportunities for the commemoration of loved ones are provided for at Marsden Valley Cemetery, Seaview Cemetery, Wakapuaka Cemetery and Hira Cemetery.

These cemeteries are closed to funeral services on Sundays, and mostly during Public Holidays (unless exceptional circumstances prevail).

Who to contact

For information about burial or cremation services, contact your local funeral director. For all information about cemeteries, location of graves and Council bylaws and regulations relating to the operation of the cemeteries and crematorium, contact customer services on +64 3 546 0200.

Please note all Nelson City Council facilities are smokefree.