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'''Manukau Memorial Gardens''' is an active cemetery and crematorium in Wiri, South Auckland, New Zealand. It is operated by Auckland Council.

The cemetery is located at '''361 Puhinui Road, Wiri, Auckland'''.

Manukau Memorial Gardens was established in 1932 and was originally known as '''Papatoetoe Cemetery'''. It is one of Auckland's major cemetery facilities.

== History ==

Manukau Memorial Gardens was established in 1932 as Papatoetoe Cemetery.

Over time, the cemetery developed into one of Auckland's major cemetery and cremation facilities.

== Location ==

Manukau Memorial Gardens is located at:

361 Puhinui Road  
Wiri  
Auckland  
New Zealand

== Facilities ==

The cemetery provides a range of funeral, burial and cremation facilities.

=== Cemetery ===

Manukau Memorial Gardens is an active cemetery and accepts burials.

The grounds include different areas for burial, cremation and memorial purposes.

=== Crematorium ===

A crematorium operates on the site.

=== Chapel ===

The cemetery has a non-denominational chapel for funeral and memorial services.

The chapel provides seating for approximately 250 people, with additional capacity available for larger services.

=== Magnolia Room ===

The Magnolia Room provides a private space for families to hold a final farewell or viewing.

=== Function Lounge ===

The Bob White Function Lounge provides a space for families and guests to gather following funeral services.

== Burial and Memorial Options ==

Manukau Memorial Gardens provides a range of burial, cremation and memorial options.

Special areas have been developed for different cultural, burial and memorial requirements.

== Visiting Hours ==

Visiting hours vary according to daylight saving periods.

* During daylight saving: 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
* Outside daylight saving: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

== Administration ==

Manukau Memorial Gardens is operated by Auckland Council.

The cemetery office is generally open Monday to Saturday.

For current office hours, services and cemetery information, visitors should refer to Auckland Council.

== Burial and Cremation Records ==

Burial and cremation records for Auckland Council cemeteries can be searched through Auckland Council's cemetery database.

Searches may be conducted using information such as a person's name or date of death.

== Significance ==

Manukau Memorial Gardens serves the diverse communities of South Auckland.

It is one of Auckland Council's major cemetery facilities and is among the main cemetery sites serving the Auckland region.

== See Also ==

* [[Headstone Factory]]
* [[Waikumete Cemetery]]
* [[North Shore Memorial Park]]
* [[Auckland Council]]

== References ==

<references>
<ref>[https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/cemeteries/find-cemetery-location/17.html Auckland Council – Manukau Memorial Gardens]</ref>
</references>

== External Links ==

* [https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/cemeteries/find-cemetery-location/17.html Auckland Council – Manukau Memorial Gardens]

[[Category:Cemeteries]]
[[Category:Cemeteries in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Cemeteries in Auckland]]
[[Category:Wiri]]