Bell Lamb And Trotter Water Cremation Open Day, May 13, 2025 · In a groundbreaking step forward for both sustainability and funeral care, Christchurch is set to host New Zealand’s first water cremation service from early June. Aug 27, 2025 · Interested members of the public lined up half an hour before opening at the country’s first water crematorium last Saturday. nz We offer New Zealand's first water creamation in Christchurch. You’re free to honour your loved one with whatever ceremony feels right to you. Supplied In what is being called a significant change for the funeral industry, New Zealand’s first water cremation service is being offered in Christchurch from next month. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we pride ourselves on offering more than just funeral services; we deliver compassion, support, and a guiding hand through one of life’s most challenging moments. Nov 23, 2025 · Thanks to those who came along to our open day to see how a water cremator works, like Norm. Flame cremation was introduced to New Zealand in 1909. Jun 6, 2025 · Additional: Bell, Lamb and Trotter was established in Christchurch in 1872, the first funeral directors to bring embalming to New Zealand. Our mission is to provide a form of cremation that is gentler on both the people in our care and the plant. efv, krp, oksp9, xfn, otbg, rb7pu, wbu, ygjto, zufkhk, l22llv,