Those Who Have Gone Before Us

We are proud to have the history of Auckland reflected in our grounds, with some of New Zealand’s earliest settlers and notable citizens laid to rest here. Many notable people have biographies on our website. Please search to find someone specific, or browse by category (below).

For a more comprehensive dictionary of Purewa Notables, compiled with the assistance of historian Dr. Alistair Watts, please click here.

Search for a Notable Grave