Manukau Memorial Gardens (Manukau Cemetery)
361 Puhinui Road
Visiting hours
During daylight savings hours
Monday to Sunday 7.30am-8.30pm.
Outside of daylight savings hours
Monday to Sunday 7.30am-6pm
Contact
Manukau Memorial Gardens
Phone: 0800 4 CEMETERY (0800 423 638)
After hours calls are diverted to our contact centre.
Office opening hours
Monday to Saturday, 8.30am-4pm.
Closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Cemetery map
Services
- Chapel services
- Viewing room
- Function lounge
- Crematoria
- Burial plots
Cemetery status
This cemetery accepts burials.
About Manukau Memorial Gardens
Manukau Memorial Gardens represents the vibrant and diverse culture of South Auckland. It is large, set in beautiful grounds and is the most visited cemetery in New Zealand.
Established in 1932, it was originally known as Papatoetoe Cemetery.
Farewell facilities
The chapel
The non-denominational chapel is surrounded by beautiful gardens, creating a sense of peace and serenity at the heart of the cemetery.
The chapel is well placed alongside the administration office and within short walking distance of the Bob White Function lounge.
The chapel provides seating for 250 people, with space available for an additional 200 people if required.
Audio visual facilities are available, including web-streaming of services for those who are unable to attend the service.
Magnolia Room
The Magnolia Room is a private area that allows families to have the last intimate farewell with their loved one before cremation. This room can accommodate up to 20 people with limited seating.
The Magnolia Room can also be used as an alternative ‘chapel’ for those wishing to say a final farewell in a more intimate setting or to conduct a viewing of the deceased prior to using the main chapel.
The Magnolia Room features viewing windows allowing families to see the final committal, should they so wish.
Bob White Function Lounge
The function lounge provides a place for families to meet over refreshments after the funeral service.
There is an on-site caterer who is contracted to Manukau Memorial Gardens.
Families cannot supply their own caterer. The lounge is certified for 150 people with overflow available onto a shaded patio area.
Burial, cremation and memorial options
Special areas of the cemetery have been established for different burial, cremation and memorial options.
Contact the Memorial Park or your funeral director for more information.