Natural Burials

10/12/2025

We at Wellington Natural Burials and Ōtaki Natural Burials will do our very best to ensure you, your family, and your friends wishes are fulfilled. www.ecofunerals.co.nz 🌿

02/12/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱?
With a natural burial, a wooden post is sunk into the ground at the head or foot of the plot. You or your family can include on the post cap and sides, a poker-burnt engraved inscription of your choice. The marker is designed not to be permanent, but the plot and details of the person buried there is marked and drawn on a map held by the Council. www.ecofunerals.co.nz 🌿

23/11/2025

Did you know? Natural burials at Makara & Ōtaki Cemeteries involve planting native trees, enriching the environment. www.ecofunerals.co.nz 🌿

19/11/2025

Having open conversations is important, we are here to help and offer suggestions to make the Natural Burial process as easy as possible.
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14/11/2025

Explore the concept of natural burials and how they contribute to ecological sustainability. www.ecofunerals.co.nz 🌿

06/11/2025

What should I wear to a natural burial?
We advise sensible footwear (gumboots are great) and a raincoat if the weather is cold. www.ecofunerals.co.nz 🌿

03/11/2025

30/10/2025

Natural burial is available at Mākara Cemetery.
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26/10/2025

What kind of casket can I use for a natural burial?
Caskets that can be buried in a certified natural burial cemetery have strict compliance conditions.

🌿 Made from sustainably grown and harvested woods
🌿 No chemicals or artificial compounds used
🌿 Casket handles will be made of natural materials
🌿 Casket linings are to be of a bio-degradable material

If you have made your own casket we would need to get approval for its use.

To view a selection of approved caskets please visit https://www.ecofunerals.co.nz/caskets/

25/10/2025

We are specialists in natural burials. 🌿www.ecofunerals.co.nz