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Title: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Monday 13 September 21 07:40 BST (UK)

The Christchurch City Council records are of burials only. Does anyone have a link to records relating to cremations?

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: Lucy2 on Monday 13 September 21 08:04 BST (UK)

Hi

It used to be necessary to contact the Canterbury Cremation Society (I think that's its name ?).  Not sure if that is still the case ... but will find out for you.

   ~   Lu

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: Lucy2 on Monday 13 September 21 08:08 BST (UK)

Hello again

I think this is the link you need ... and if not, then they can probably point you in the right direction.  :)

https://canterburycrematorium.co.nz/genealogy/

    ~  Lu

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Monday 13 September 21 08:51 BST (UK)

Thank you so much.
Barrie

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: Lucy2 on Monday 13 September 21 09:22 BST (UK)

Good luck.  ;)   

Is there any other information you need in relation to this (or otherwise), in your search ??

   ~  Lu

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Monday 13 September 21 10:40 BST (UK)

Thank you, Lu, no. Most of the city and regional websites I search for information include both burials and cremations. The ones I use most frequently are Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, and Wellington but Christchurch has always been a challenge. I will try the address you have advised next time I am looking for data regarding a Christchurch search and see how I get on.

Regards
Barrie McBride
 

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Tuesday 28 September 21 01:05 BST (UK)

I have had a look at the website indicated earlier in this thread and have found that it is not a searchable one. It's a "fill in a form, send it to us and will have a look for you. Maybe we will charge you a fee for looking." To me, that is rather disappointing. 

Barrie

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: minniehaha on Tuesday 28 September 21 01:59 BST (UK)

There is this possibility too [at the foot of the page].......


https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/family-history/funeral-directors-and-crematoria/


Minniehaha.

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Tuesday 28 September 21 02:26 BST (UK)

Thank you for that.
Much appreciated.

Barrie

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: kinnigit on Tuesday 28 September 21 03:43 BST (UK)

I usually receive a prompt response when I fill in the form and have never been charged.  There may not be much information apart from the location of the memorial, however.

Title: Re: Christchurch Cremation Records
Post by: b1gf00t on Tuesday 28 September 21 03:53 BST (UK)

Thank you for that.

Barrie