Thames Valley Crematory

09/11/2022

Great to have the members of the Thames Business Association at our Business After 5 Event yesterday for a tour of Thames Valley Crematory and Forever Pets Crematorium followed by a presentation by Michelle Crook from Momentum Waikato Community Foundation!

Congratulations to Michael O'Donnell from Workwise Employment Consultants - Thames who won the door prize of a half price cremation from Thames Valley Crematory.

29/10/2022

Our Human cremator underwent an agloor upgrade as part of on going maintenance last week. The floor has to withstand temperatures of around 890-920c and on occasions up to 1100c.

29/05/2022

Winter may be just around the corner, but our grounds still look stunning in autumn colour!

21/04/2022

Our local, Direct Cremations are affordable and respectful, with a simple, stress free process.

Our direct cremation packages includes:

- The professional fee
- Basic cremation casket
- Cremation fee (Thames)
- All paperwork and death registration
- 2 hours viewing time within 24 hours after the death at our Twentymans Thames premises, depending on the condition of the deceased. Appointments are essential. In some circumstances, a waiver will need to be signed.

Direct cremation within 15kms of Thames: $2595.00

Direct Cremation requiring transfer from Whangamata, Tairua, Whitianga, Waihi, Paeroa, Ngatea and Coromandel: $2895.00

Direct Cremation requiring transfer from North of Coromandel or Waikato Hospital: $2995.00

Additional Charges:

• Preparation of the unembalmed deceased for viewing: $115.00
• Viewing of the charge with a maximum of 15 people: $150.00

21/12/2021

This is a Steam powered winch has two winch drums. It was cast on the site which it now sits, and was assembled in the building behind it. The boiler was also made in the same building.

19/12/2021

What a difference 89 years makes! Our Crematory is located in the old Chas Judd Foundry building.

The block bordered by Queen, Pahau, Kirkwood & Cochrane Streets.

18/08/2021

Our local, Direct Cremations are affordable and respectful, with a simple, stress free process.

Our direct cremation packages includes:
• One off Professional Funeral Director’s Fee
• Basic Cremation Casket
• Cremation Fee (Thames)
• All necessary paperwork and Death Registration

Within 15kms of Thames - $2450 inc GST

Collection from Whangamata, Tairua, Whitianga, Waihi, Paeroa, Ngatea and Coromandel - $2700 inc GST

Collection from North of Coromandel - $2750 inc GST

If you need help with a direct cremation, simply contact us on 07 868 6003. As an essential service, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Local, affordable Direct Cremation services in Thames and the greater Coromandel district.

17/08/2021

UPDATE: COVID-19 Alert Level 4

In accordance with the Ministry of Health Covid 19 regulations, gathering together for funerals and tangihanga is not permitted at Alert Level 4. This includes gatherings at cremations, burials, open or closed casket viewings and funeral wakes both indoor and outdoor.

More information can be found here:

Alert Level 4 information on travel, personal movement, exercise, education, work, business and gatherings.

29/07/2021

28/07/2021

Welcome to Thames Valley Crematory, located in one of the oldest buildings in New Zealand.

We're proud to be able to offer our community and the wider Coromandel district our Direct Cremation services at a significantly reduced cost.