Cemeteries
Cemeteries play a vital role in our communities. They are places where families come together to mourn, remember and share time with loved ones. Every cemetery has a deep historical connection to the community where it resides. They also give us an understanding of the past and can provide insights into how people in the area used to live.
Like all other outdoor open spaces, cemeteries need planning, maintenance and ongoing development. As places of serene remembrance, cemeteries act as a separation from our hectic modern lives. We often forget that these places are designed for the living, to provide peaceful surroundings to remember loved ones who have passed.
We consider all these factors and more when assessing and planning cemeteries for our communities, as well as the ongoing maintenance and care of the grounds, assets and associated facilities.
Our passion for outdoor spaces touches the lives of the people in our communities in so many ways, and we’re humbled to be part of providing peaceful places of remembrance.
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Our expertise
- Cemetery Strategies
- Asset Data Collection
- Intercept Suveys
- Performance Assessments
- Benchmarking
- Master Plans
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Cemetery Capacity and Land Feasibility Review
The Kapiti Coast District Council engaged Xyst to conduct a two-part review of its Cemetery provision. The first stage of this project looked at the
Regional or Joint Cemetery Shared Service Investigation
Xyst prepared a report exploring existing examples of shared cemetery facilities within New Zealand and Australia and discussed the benefits and challenges relevant to the
Manakau Cemetery Plot Identification
Xyst supplied Horowhenua District Council with an accurate detailed plot schedule of whom is buried in each plot and identified where adjustments need to be
Cemetery Capacity Investigation – Future Planning
We worked with Porirua City Council to understand their existing cemetery capacity and the future space required, to ensure Council can provide interment options for
Cemetery Concept Plans and Capacity Analysis
Xyst undertook site analysis with key staff, an assessment of the statutory framework, a two-stage public engagement process, mana whenua engagement, and community board and
Memorial Headstone Safety Audit
The intent of the audit by Xyst was to inspect memorial headstones for stability/soundness and identify any headstones that may present a risk to cemetery
Executive Placement Parks and Facilities Manager
Xyst provided the expertise of a mature and experienced manager to cover the role for a period of 9 months. The role was both operational
Asset & Facility Risk Assessments
New councillors were worried about the risks posed to their community, so the Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to perform a risk assessment on a
Invercargill Cemetery Operations Review
Xyst was engaged in 2017 to undertake a review of cemetery operations at ICC and identified the existing processes used between staff and funeral directors
Cemetery Management Review
We reviewed the Council’s current bylaw, policy, standard operating procedures, forms, website and processes and practices. We have examined the Council’s current cemetery management module
Standard Operating Procedure for Cemetery Interments
Xyst worked with the sextant to document current procedures and identify any areas of improvement. Industry best practice was reviewed to consider how current procedures
Taupo District Cemetery Plan
The plan documented the management and capacity of each cemetery in the district, set levels of service for each cemetery and forecasted demand and capacity.
Cemetery Strategy
Xyst was engaged to help Port Pirie Council to have a region where all cemeteries are developed and maintained to create a pleasant, safe, peaceful