We are a group of volunteers who seek to promote public interest in the Cemetery which is the second largest in New Zealand covering 100 acres. Our purpose is to advocate for and develop the heritage and ecological values of Karori Cemetery, and to assist with grave/plot restoration.
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Wooden Grave Marker Project
We have completed our first project. We decided to investigate what could be done to the wooden grave surround on the grave of Felix Thomas Good Carter. Felix Carter was buried in the Church of England section on 27 June 1893.
We are grateful to Wellington City Council who connected us with a craftsman who has been able to preserve the posts and reinstate them to their previous location. The Friends have used our own funds to preserve this grave surround.
Historic Core Planting Project
We continue to enjoy the plants donated to us in the Spring which are coming into flower now and are a real joy when walking around the historic core. This project will take a few years for the plants to really fill out and flourish but we are enjoying the process.
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Donations
Donations you provide help us achieve our goals in supporting the preservation, protection, public interest, and enhancement of the heritage aspects of Karori Cemetery.
