Funeral Arrangements

Funeral arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home or at any one of our funeral home lounges. The arrangement itself is in three major parts.

Firstly your instructions regarding the funeral service and personal wishes ie: the day and time of the service, the venue, and whether cremation or burial.

Secondly you will need to give the funeral director information that is required by law ie: name and date of birth of the deceased, occupation, parents names, ages of children, and marriage details. (Please refer to pre-planning pdf page)

Thirdly the construction of funeral notice to be placed in the newpapers. The funeral director will help you with this and place them on your behalf.

You make like to refer to Funeral Ideas and Suggestions for various ways to personalise the service.

Please consider the following:

Burial or Cremation

The decision whether to bury or cremate is a very personal one. Sometimes the decision is based on family tradition and or religious beliefs. People are becoming more mindful of the environment so often this is a consideration in their final resting place. Cemeteries are local government owned and are controlled by local bylaws. Those who decide for cremation still have the option of the burial of the ashes.

Caskets & Cremation Urns

Caskets

Caskets these days are very much individualised, based on the person's personality and philosophy in life. They range in materials of construction and design, colour, and shape. From a simple cremation liner to a solid rimu casket or couch. The price reflects the style of choice.

Cremation Urns

These are receptacles for the ashes after cremation. Again they come in a range of designs and can be similar to the casket at the time of the funeral. You may personalise further by purchasing any container that would hold the ashes securely. Please feel free to check with the funeral director for suitability.

Flower Arrangements

Flowers are very much personalised and can be arranged by a florist, or family. They can be simple in construction (single rose) to the more traditional casket spray. Personal items can be incorporated in the design. Eg: fishing bag, golf clubs, wood working tools, photos etc.