Canterbury Memorial Gardens & Crematorium

22/07/2025

Individual Rose Memorial - Choose a standard rose in our rose gardens as an elegant memorial. We will place an inscribed granite memorial plaque in front of your rose. Ashes may be interred in the garden beneath the plaque.

For more information, come and talk to us at Canterbury Memorial Gardens

12/12/2024

Our beautiful Gardens will continue to be open 7 days a week throughout the holiday period, including any statutory holidays.

Although the Gardens are open throughout, our offices will be closed on all statutory holiday days. Should you need any information on the location of a loved one, or have any queries, please feel free to contact us on those days that are not public holidays or weekends during the holiday period. Thank you from the team at Canterbury Memorial Gardens and Crematoria.

09/12/2024

Our remembrance candle lighting is on this Thursday. The Chapel is open from 5.30pm to 7.30pm to anyone who wishes to light a candle of remembrance. You are invited to spend some quiet time in reflection while listening to a live musical performance. Candles are provided.

05/12/2024

Next Thursday, December 12th our Chapel is open from 5.30pm to 7.30pm to anyone who wishes to light a candle of remembrance. You are invited to spend some quiet time in reflection while listening to a live musical performance. Candles are provided.

18/11/2024

13/11/2024

After 17 years, our beloved Barb has retired. Clinton will be a new friendly face you will see around who is taking over her role.

23/09/2024

A legacy of love for generations of Cantabrians.
Our committed team are here for you.

17/09/2024

Researching your genealogy: If you’re researching your family’s history and your relative was cremated here, we can help you find answers, including their date of death and cremation, and where any memorial is located.

Find out more here:
https://canterburycrematorium.co.nz/genealogy/

16/09/2024

Take a tour of our gardens

11/09/2024

The Memorial Gardens.
Our Memorial Gardens.
The Canterbury Memorial Gardens.
Established in 1936. Over the years, the gardens have gradually grown into a rambling park full of tranquil nooks and corners, rose gardens and mature trees.

09/09/2024

Spring is definitely here.

31/08/2024

To all the fathers and father figures, your impact is lasting and deeply appreciated. Whether celebrating their presence or cherishing their memory, let's take this day to reflect on the love, wisdom, and guidance they’ve shared.