Greendale Cemetery

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Contents 1 Location 2 Description 3 History 4 Burials 5 Acknowledgements 6 Return to Canterbury Cemeteries

[edit] Location

Greendale Cemetery is located on Greendale Road, approximately 12 km south of Darfield. It serves the Malvern Ward.

NZSG: Q04.04

[edit] Description

The landscaping is basic but pleasant, comprising well cared for lawns and a surround of tall trees. The cemetery was established in 1878. The average burial rate over the last four years was 3 per year.

The total cemetery area is approximately 19,550 m2 of which 735 m2 is used for graves and an ash garden, while 2,780m2 is available as medium lawn.

[edit] History

[edit] Burials

[edit] Acknowledgements

This article is based on the Selwyn District Council publication "Water & Sanitary Services Assessments: Cemeteries" June 2006

[edit] Return to Canterbury Cemeteries