Tranquil grounds, tree-lined drives, manicured gardens and steeped in history, Purewa is a place of peace and support in the hardest of times.

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A Time of Remembrance

Purewa Cemetery invites you to a special memorial service
at All Saints Chapel on 23rd November at 4pm.

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“I want to thank you again for all your help in making it possible for me to be able to follow my husband’s wish and have him close to his Mother and Father in his final rest. Your cemetery is a beautiful spot.”

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Happy Diwali!

Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali filled with love, light, and endless joy! May this festival illuminate your life with prosperity and happiness. Happy Diwali! 🪔 We at Purewa are proud to partner with funeral director Shalu Singh from NZ Indian Funeral...

Service for Clifton Thomson 25.09.25

It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing on Sunday of Clifton Thomson, Purewa’s General Manager for almost 20 years. Cliff’s innovative leadership was transformative for Purewa, making it one of New Zealand’s premier cemeteries and an industry leader....

Purewa’s Beautifcation and Environment Care Initiative

To better care for our environment, Purewa will be phasing out the use of plastic flowers, starting May 1st 2025.

To learn more about this initiative, click the link below.

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