NEW ZEALAND

 

  • Number of crematoria: unknown
  • Most city crematoria are owned and operated by the local council; there is a growing trend of trusts and funeral homes taking on the operation of crematoria within New Zealand.  There is a national organisation for these facilities but data is provided through the Ministry of Health.  Within the funeral industry it is acknowledged that 75% of deaths are cremated and this is on the increase due to the diverse culture.

Statistics of cremations:

  Cremations Total Deaths % of Deaths
2017 - 33,532 *75.00
2018 - 33,225 *75.00

* Estimated

Cremation Organisation:
New Zealand Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective
PO Box 1132, Wellington
New Zealand
President:
Shelley Angus
Secretary:
Karl Nesbitt
Date of foundation:
2013
Number of members:
98