They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

LEST WE FORGET

If you visit Taruheru Cemetery on ANZAC day, help is available to guide you to find who you are looking for.
Look for the Hi-Viz or head to the office.

List of all our veterans

Online cemetery record search

Our online cemetery database includes headstone photos and inscriptions for most of our cemeteries.

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Details for John Brooking

Warrant Number:	10173
Surname:	Brooking
Forenames:	John
Gender:	Male
Age Group:	Adult
Age:	73
Denomination:	Presbyterian
Type:	Burial
Date of Birth:	Unknown
Date of Death:	03 December 1961 (Sunday)
Date of Burial:	05 December 1961 (Tuesday)
Cemetery:	Taruheru
Block:	27
Plot #:	275
Map Location:	View on Map
Inscription:	BROOKING - In loving memory of 57109 JOHN, beloved husband of Mary, died 3 December 1961 aged 73 years; and his beloved wife, MARY, died 30 September 1967 aged 73 years.