About Us
A legacy of love for generations of Cantabrians
A walk through the Canterbury Memorial Gardens is a walk through our community’s history. We’re guardians to generations of Cantabrians.
Our committed team are here for you
Organising a service and cremation and a memorial can be a difficult, emotional journey. Our team are here to help.
Your support team
We’re here to support you and answer all your questions. We’ve cared for grieving Cantabrians for over 85 years and bring compassion and experience to every situation.
Your gardeners
Our dedicated gardeners look after the gardens, tending the roses and maintaining the mature trees. We see our work as a service to our community, beautiful evidence of our promise to care for your loved one in perpetuity.
Barbara Terry
General Manager
Nicola Mirfin
Admin / Memorial advisor / Chapel support
Jane Stapley
Admin / Memorial advisor / Chapel support
Ane Mahe
Admin / Memorial advisor / Chapel support
Vicki Moore
Admin / Memorial advisor
Phillip Bainbridge
Cremator and Monumental Technician
Andrew Burnett
Head Gardener
Patrick Gallagher
Gardener
Himanshu Saini
Gardener
Ruby Taylor
Gardener
David Burson
Gardener
Researching your genealogy
If you’re researching your family’s history and your relative was cremated here, we can help you find answers, including their date of death and cremation, and where any memorial is located.
Annual remembrance service
Every year on the 2nd Thursday in December, we host a service for those who wish to light a candle of remembrance for loved ones.
Request a guided tour of the gardens
We’re always happy to host tours of the memorial gardens and chapel for gardening associations, historical societies, and other interested community groups.
We’re here to help
If you’ve any questions about the memorial gardens, memorials or cremation, we’re here for you. Call 03 389 6282.