Cambridge News - 30 July 2025
The financial strain of burying loved ones is becoming more evident, two Waipā funeral directors say.
Waipā District Council has confirmed significant increases in burial-related fees for 2025-26 and 2026-27 in its 2025-2034 Long Term Plan.
A standard adult burial plot in Te Awamutu or Hautapu now costs $2783, rising to $3284 next year. The interment fee, which is the cost of actually burying a loved one, has also increased to $1271, with a further increase to $1460 expected in 2026/27.
These increases far exceed the Consumer Price Index and are putting pressure on families already struggling with rising household costs.
Jim Goddin, left and Jordan Goss
Jim Goddin, funeral director at Grinters Funeral Home in Cambridge and Rosetown. Funerals in Te Awamutu, says the financial strain is becoming more visible for families and loved ones. Read more...