Please note, all charges are GST inclusive unless indicated otherwise.
Section 16(1)(h) of the Burial and Cremation Act 1964, Section 150 of the Local Government Act 2002, and the Timaru District Council bylaw (chapter 9 of the consolidated bylaws)
All Timaru District Council Cemeteries
| Type | Plot Purchase 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) | Interment 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $2,450.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Infant (Four years and under) | $600.00 | $930.00 |
| Stillborn | $400.00 | $0.00 |
| Ashes | $725.00 | $430.00 |
Natural Burial
| Type | Plot Purchase 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) | Interment 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $3,150.00 | $2,420.00 |
| Infant | $1,575.00 | $1,120.00 |
Returned Services Sections - Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine
| Type | Plot Purchase 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) | Interment 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Not applicable | $2,050.00 |
| Infant | Not applicable | $420.00 |
Additional Charges
| Description | 2026/2027 (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Record search in excess of ONE request per day | Refer to Staff Time, Research and Information Services Charges |
| *Funeral – Saturday (completed 12.00pm to 4.00pm) | $950.00 |
| *Funeral – Saturday (completed after 4.00pm) | $2,300.00 |
| *Funeral - Statutory Holiday/Sunday (completed 10.00am to 4:00pm) | $1,800.00 |
| *Funeral - Statutory Holiday/Sunday (completed after 4:00pm) | $2,800.00 |
| Funeral – Monday to Friday (completed after 4.00pm) | $950.00 |
| Dig Grave – Statutory Holiday/Saturday/ Sunday (where requested) | $950.00 |
| Concrete Removal | $950.00 |
| Extra Depth (3 Burials in One Plot) | $950.00 |
| Lowering Device Placement (where supplied by Funeral Director) | $190.00 |
| Arundel Burial Surcharge | $1,350.00 |
| Memorial Application Approval | $60.00 |
Notes:
- Burial warrants must be received by Customer Services staff at least 48 hours before a burial.
- For funerals to take place before 2.00pm on Monday or the day following a statutory holiday, burial warrants must be received by Customer Services staff prior to 4.00pm on the previous Council work day.
- *Funerals on weekends or statutory holidays are subject to availability
- Pleasant Point, Pareora West and Arundel Cemeteries do not have an RSA section.
- Arundel does not have concrete burial beams.
- RSA - Pleasant Point, Pareora West and Arundel do not have an RSA section and Arundel does not have concrete burial berms.
- Memorial Application Approval – All headstones, plaques and other memorials erected in cemeteries must be approved by Council for compliance with the appropriate New Zealand Standard and be applied for and erected by a Monumental Mason.
Last updated: 01 Jul 2026