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Waikumete Cemetery Holocaust Memorial

Photograph at the Waikumete Cemetery Holocaust Memorial Memorial

Waikumete Cemetery, a significant landmark in Glen Eden, Auckland, holds the distinction of being New Zealand's largest burial ground. Its extensive grounds cover 108 hectares, offering a vast and solemn space for remembrance. Within this expansive site, a crematorium is situated in the south-western section, serving the needs of grieving families. The cemetery, initially known as Waikomiti Cemetery, provides a quiet sanctuary and a place of enduring memory for many individuals and families.

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