Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·7 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌A community proposal is calling for natural burial plots to be made available at Ormond Cemetery. Photo / Imogen BrophyA proposal to establish natural burial sites will offer Tairāwhiti whānau more options for laying loved ones to rest.The Natural Burials Tairāwhiti Advocacy group has proposed the Ormond and Pātūtahi cemeteries for natural burial use, where plants, flat stones or GPS co-ordinates mark grave sites.

The process involves burying