The Graveyard Shift clears and cares for forgotten graves so they are visible and respected.
Wellington, Lower Hutt City
Every headstone has a story. But at many of our cemeteries, nature has slowly taken over with weeds, trees, and years of neglect hiding the names and memories of those who came before us.
That is where we come in. We are The Graveyard Shift, a group of volunteers who gather twice a month to clear graves, cut back overgrowth, and bring dignity back to places that time has almost forgotten.
Our team is a mix of kids, teenagers, parents, and grandparents from all walks of life. Some come to honour their own loved ones, others to give back to the community, and some simply to enjoy the peace and purpose of the work.
Together, we uncover what has been lost, a name, a date, a memory, so these people are not forgotten.
Your support helps us keep going, buying tools, maintaining equipment, and covering the simple costs that let us do this mahi month after month. With your help, we can ensure these graves remain visible, cared for, and remembered.
We’re The Graveyard Shift – volunteers reclaiming overgrown graves so they can be seen and remembered. We meet monthly at Taitā Cemetery and St John’s Upper Hutt. All ages welcome.
More at facebook.com/groups/graveyardshiftuh
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