Auckland Memorial Park is located on 17 hectares (35 acres) of prime rural land surrounded by pasture. Set in a natural amphitheatre looking north-east towards the Hauraki Gulf, it occupies a spot of supreme natural beauty.This natural beauty has been enhanced by a multi-million dollar programme of landscaping. A series of terraces sweeps up the enclosing hillsides, ensuring that every burial plot offers views of the sea and surrounding countryside, or is situated close to the tranquility of the watergardens.At the Park's hub lies 4 hectares (10 acres) of lakes and gardens, providing the perfect setting in which to stroll or simply sit and contemplate. The whole Park is planted with trees and shrubs, not only for their beauty but to encourage birdlife. Anyone may visit to enjoy the special atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Picnics, family outings - even musical events of an appropriate nature - conducted respectively, these will be encouraged because Auckland Memorial Park is a place to celebrate life as much as to mourn death.The ConceptAuckland Memorial Park acknowledges change and restores your right to choose.Choice and change are two of the most important factors in modern life. Change is often imposed upon us, while freedom of choice remains our most valuable right in securing qualtiy of life. While you may have not considered it (or preferred not to consider it), these same factors influence the way we cope with death. Rapid changes in the size and make-up of New Zealand society mean that the freedom to be buried where and how we wish is rarely an option today. Cemeteries are filling up, plots cannot be secured in advance, and little opportunity exists for personal or cultural self-expression.Purchasing in advance ensures that you will be secure in the knowledge that you will be laid to rest exactly where you want. Auckland Memorial Park celebrates the diversity of New Zealand's cultures, religions and communities, providing a wide choice of ceremonies and memorials to suit your faith, culture and personal tastes. You can specify multiple plots - for example a companion plot for you spouse, or even a family plot to accomodate the generations to come.Futhermore, your choice will be respected and maintained in perpetuity. Your burial plot and your memorial are yours for ever.Service and Reception FacilityIn response to public demand the park recently opened a Service & Reception Facility enabling families to hold a on-site service to accompany a burial.The facility is suitable for funeral services and as a lounge for guests to gather after the service. There is also a private viewing room.Seating 90 comfortably or up to 130 standing the facility is available seven days a week. Community groups can use the area for appropriate functions.Service & Reception FacilityFirst Memorial ServicesFor your convenience we have formed an on-site company called First Memorial Services, which offers plaques and monuments.