Your loved one can be cremated in either a casket or a shroud. A shroud is a cloth to wrap the body, which is then placed onto a wooden board or shroud bearer. All materials must be combustible (easy to burn). If you are unsure, we can provide a list of approved materials.

Collecting ashes Ashes can only be collected by the funeral director or the person who arranged the cremation. They can either: collect the remains within 5 working days. arrange an attended or unattended ash iburial.

Cremation costs The cost of an adult cremation at a council crematorium is $650. There are additional costs for services on weekends and public holidays.

The Kāpiti Coast is well known for its cheeses and other products from Lindale. Light industry is focused in Paraparaumu and Ōtaki, with small clusters in Waikanae and Raumati. Many of the Kāpiti Coast's residents are not employed in the area. Instead, they commute to jobs in Wellington.