Senior members of the Islamic community have told the Herald that planning is ongoing for one funeral for all of the victims.
However, one source stressed that it would ultimately be a decision made by the families.
Preparations are ongoing at Memorial Park Cemetery in the eastern suburb of Linwood – around 1km from the scene of the Linwood Mosque shooting on Friday.
Graves are now being dug in the dedicated Muslim section of the Christchurch City Council-run cemetery.
"We are working closely with police and the coroner to facilitate burials," a council spokesman said, adding that police are acting as the lead agency.
A large temporary fence surrounds the burial site.
Security is tight with private security contractors patrolling the perimeter. Armed police are also highly visible and combing the surrounding area. Sniffer dogs have also been used.
Muslim community elders have visited the site this morning, while florists vans have been coming and going all day.
A total of 50 victims have been confirmed dead after Friday's terror attack on two Christchurch mosques, with victims ranging in age from 2 to older than 60.
Accused mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant appeared at Christchurch District Court on Saturday morning.
Blessings were held at both Al Noor Mosque by Hagley Park and Linwood Mosque this morning, alongside local iwi.