Interring or scattering the ashes on your own land. (We have a loan scattering urn for your use) Interring the ashes in a planter that can be taken with you if you move
Keeping the ashes at your own home. David Dew Funeral Services has urns in stock if you wish to have the ashes placed in something decorative
Scattering the ashes at a place that held personal significance such as a beach or the mountains. (We have a loan scattering urn for your use)
Occasionally ashes are taken overseas. Customs require a letter from the funeral director, contact us regarding the necessary arrangements
What does the New Zealand law allow ?
The placement of ashes needs to be done with sensitivity to the use of the land.
You may inter or scatter ashes on your own private land
To inter or scatter ashes on public land permission is required
What are the considerations when choosing a final resting place?
Is there a place of special meaning or affinity?
Is it a place you will be able to visit easily? ~ especially on special days like anniversaries.
Will you hold a special service to inter or scatter the ashes?
Are there any known future developments planned for the place?
Will you have a plaque or headstone made? David Dew Funeral Services can design, produce and install plaques and headstones.
Would you like the name of your loved one inscribed in a “Book of Memory” such as the one which is displayed at the Clareville Cemetery Chapel? These are recorded beautifully in calligraphy. $15 - $60 depending on the cemetery.
What is the cost of interment at a cemetery?
District council fee’s for the purchase of an ashes plot and interment vary. Out of District Fee's may apply.
Local prices as at July 2009 are:
Riverside Cemetery,Masterton
Interring ashes in an existing family plot
$281.25
Interring ashes in a new cremation memorial plot (Park Lawn)
$483.75
Interring ashes in a new plot in The Cherry Tree Avenue
$483.75
For Returned Services Personnel there is no charge for the purchase of a plot or plaque ~only the cost of the interment
$281.25
Archer Street Cemetery,Masterton
This cemetery has no new plots available, however ashes may be interred in an existing family plot
$281.25
Clareville Cemetery,Carterton
Interring ashes in an existing family plot
$110.00
Interring ashes in a new ashes plot (Memorial Garden)
$260.00
For Returned Services Personnel there is no charge for the purchase of a plot or plaque ~only the cost of the interment
$110.00
David Dew Funeral Services
is able to source quotes from other district councils.
