Tranquil grounds, tree-lined drives, manicured gardens and steeped in history, Purewa is a place of peace and support in the hardest of times.
Find a
Loved One
Search for
Notable Graves
Plan
Ahead
Find a Funeral
Director
Latest News
The Soldier Architects of the Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum is a landmark destination for visitors to New Zealand, telling our story through its caring curation of art, nature, and society. It’s a story that ranges from the time before humans first set foot in Aotearoa right through the epoch of Māori and...
The 45th Anniversary of the Erebus Tragedy
November 28 marks the 45th anniversary of the Erebus tragedy. At this time, Purewa remembers and honours the lives and the families of Captain Jim Collins, Engineer Gordon Brookes, and crew members Elizabeth Carr-Smith, Roy McPherson and David Bennett whose remains...
Matariki 2024 – Purewa Remembers Wiremu Paratene (William “Bill” Pratney)
This Matariki Purewa remembers Wiremu Paratene (William “Bill” Pratney), a practical Christian and arguably New Zealand’s greatest Māori cyclist. His life story is about hardship, challenge, mental and physical strength, love and enduring achievement. A DIFFICULT...
Diwali 2024 – Remembering Raman Ranchhod: Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Man of Faith
Diwali 2024: The Indian Hindu festival of Diwali celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and right over wrong. In New Zealand, the Indian community has a long history of bringing these timeless values to life. RAMAN RANCHHOD:...
Birdlife of Purewa
Native birdlife is alive and well at Purewa Cemetery, a fact amply shown by a recently completed survey highlighting 25 species commonly found living within its grounds. The survey was conducted by Bruce Keeley, known to many readers for his 21 years of service as...