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Catherine's Resting Place

  • Price Indication and Your Help on the Inscription

      14 May 2026
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    Hi Family and Co

    Quick update while I have fresh info to hand

    BIG TICKS

    - Burial Rights issued in my name this week - a real relief!

    - 3 x quotes receievd for Headstone, very particular specifications (basic, which is kind on budget) needing approval from the Heritage Committee

    - Timing - unknown but at least 3 months for approvals and stone masonry

    Example of best quote so far:-

    Leveled Concrete Foundation 1200x600

    Concrete Recumbent Desk 550x380x120 with Grey granite plaque

    Concrete Base 920x380x100 with 2 Vase holes and 2 Silver Dome Vases

    White letters to fit the plaque

    Up to two pieces of White artwork

    Layout proof

    Installation

    Package deal incl. Gst $2,850 (add $200 for permit)

    Quite pleasing considering I set a conservative goal of $3000.00 and WOW we are half way there.

    Can I invite anyone to share thoughts on inscription

    Usually we have around 200 'letters' to play with

    There will be essential resting place details, then our own words

    Below is simply an old time example (not a draft or final) we need to acknowledge the era with our wording . . . I’d love you all to help/suggest/be part of this . . .

    In Loving Remembrance of

    Catherine Robertson Fowlie

    Passed Away 30 August 1921

    Aged 28 Years

    'Life Is Not Forever. Love Is’

    Try feeding back to this update, by replying on the page

    We have time, but progress means ideas need to flow.

    Any questions are welcome

    x

    Vicki

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  • First Update (brief)

      10 May 2026
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    Quick Family Update

    Happy Mother's Day to Mother figures and All

    A wee visit to Waikemete today was moody, with rain stopping just on time for some Amaranthus (love-lies-bleeding) and ChrysantheMUM blessings for the site.

    Thanks for the support, it’s so great to have you here to watch progress.

    Reminder - there will be no repeated requests for monetary donations. This is an update place, the link can be shared with anyone purely so they can watch and learn

    https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/catherines-resting-place

    Sharon my new buddy at Auckland Council Cemeteries has granted me burial rights, next step is paperwork for a permit and stone masonry research

    Great e-meeting cuzzies and having yarns about memories ‘visits to the farm’ and mischief making.

    Tatty-bye!

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