[1] The Karori Crematorium and Chapel are listed as Category 1 Historic Places with the Heritage New Zealand.

[3] The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) also erected a plaque commemorating 15 New Zealand service personnel of World War II who were cremated at Karori Crematorium and their ashes scattered.

[5] In addition, the CWGC erected the Wellington Provincial Memorial, in the form of a marble arch connecting the two Services sections, inscribed with the names of service personnel from Wellington Province who died serving in the World Wars but have no known grave.

Their purpose is to advocate for and develop the heritage and ecological values of Karori Cemetery, and to assist with grave/plot restoration.

The Friends offer tours on the first Sunday of each month and undertake working bees in the cemetery.