- 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 |
| 2018 |
- |
33,225 |
*75.00 |
| 2019 |
- |
34,260 |
**75.00 |
*Latest figures available
** 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:
- 138
