05-06-2025
Water cremations approved for first time
Canterbury 28 minutes ago
Water cremations in Christchurch have been approved - the first time the option has been availble in New Zealand. Traditionally in New Zealand there have been four choices: burial in the ground or at sea, cremation - with the ashes then stored or scattered, and donation of our body to medical science. Now there is another option - water cremation. Deborah Richards and Andrew Bell, directors and operators of the Christchurch Water Crematorium discuss why they think it will be a popular post-life choice.
