But now weeds are creeping up through cracks in the concrete graves, agapanthus need deadheading and headstones need a clean in the old part of the cemetery which dates back to 1878.
Baker says it's a quirky little cemetery.
''Our cemetery was part of an Irish settlement... so the Anglicans go down the hill, the Presbyterians are up the hill, Catholics, Methodists and everyone else is at the front.''
It also has some very interesting numbering, she says.
Baker says the first stage of the clean-up will be weeding, then spraying followed by cleaning the headstones.
Marble headstones are starting to go black and a special chemical is required.
Baker says many of the departed there have contributed to the community. She has a number of relatives including her parents buried in Katikati Cemetery.
''There's so many up there who have played a massive part in the community and a lot of them don't necessarily have a family who is still alive. It's all very good having youth in town but you have to look after the old people as well.''
Phone Val Baker on 027 2859 714 if you can help.
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