Can you inter ashes into a burial plot?

Yes you can. The cost will be the fee for interring ashes.

Can you inter two people into the same plot?

No, not unless the second person is cremated or the extra depth was purchased previously.

Can the family backfill a plot?

Yes they can, however this needs to be arranged prior to the burial. The plot must then be checked by the contractor.

How do I purchase a RSA plot?

Council does not administer this. To purchase an RSA Plot please contact the local Returned Services Association in that town:

Morrinsville 07 889 7014

Matamata 07 888 7190

Te Aroha 07 884 8124

I purchased a plot a few years ago but no longer require it; will Council buy it back from me?

Yes. However, Council will only pay the price the applicant purchased the plot for at the time of reservation. Applications must be made on the relevant Council form.

I no longer wish to use my plot; can I give it to someone else?

Yes, you can transfer the plot to another person. This needs to be done in writing using the relevant Council form.

What size/type of monument can I put on my plot?

See the ‘Matamata-Piako Memorials’ brochure. This is important as plots have specific maximum sizes that apply and this may affect your decision regarding the type of plot you reserve.