WCC, Karori Cemetery, correspondence relating to cremations

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Archives Identifier00253Date Range1940-1992DescriptionCorrespondence between the Sexton's office, relatives, funeral directors and others in New Zealand and overseas relating to cremations, disposal of ashes and niches, and some general notes relating to cremation matters. May include copies of niche certificates. Correspondence between the Sexton's office and owners of niches relating to action to be taken when niche leases run out [action can include removing ashes, scattering ashes, extending lease for limited period, burying ashes in burial plots or in specific ashplots]. Originally the right to use a niche was sold in perpetuity; this right was changed sometime before 1965 to a rental period of 15 years with a right of renewal for a further period of 10 years. Correspondence between the Sexton's office, the Department of Internal Affairs and next of kin relating to Soldiers ashes, niches and plaques.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.5MediumFileSystem of ArrangementIn date order except for corresponding relating to Soldiers ashes, niches and plaques where arrangement is (1) by first letter of surname of deceased and (2) by date of death.Collection TypeWellington City Council

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Controlling or Creating AgencyKarori CemeteryRelationship Date Range1892-

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Related SeriesWCC, Karori Cemetery correspondence with the publicWCC, Karori Cemetery, Authority to Use Niche CertificatesPredecessor SeriesControlling Series

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WCC, Karori Cemetery, correspondence relating to cremations