We do not remember days, we remember moments.
Cesare Pavese
Funeral Services
The first decision to be made is whether to engage a Funeral Director or take care of arrangements yourself.
As Auckland Funeral Directors, our role is to advise and support your family during this difficult time. This begins when we are first called and ends only when we are satisfied the funeral is as perfect as possible and meets the wishes of your family. Auckland Funeral Services ensures the legal documents are filed and assists with caring for the deceased throughout the process. We work with you to create a meaningful tribute to honour the life of your loved one.
Burial or Cremation?
If you decide to bury your loved one a timeframe for the funeral service dictates what options are available for preservation and care of their body prior to burial.
Viewing
Spending time in a relaxed and comfortable environment, saying goodbye, is regarded by many experts as an important part of the grieving process.
The Service
In New Zealand we typically approach funerals in one of two ways. The most common is a traditional funeral service. These are usually conducted in a chapel or at a church.
Caskets, Coffins and Urns
Coffin’s are traditionally a box that is narrow at the head and feet, and wider at the shoulder. It is an English term and has a tendency to sound somewhat morbid.
Remembrance And Video Tributes
Techology is an amazing tool that can enable absent friends and family to join in on the celebration of a life.
Catering, Floral Tributes and Bagpipes
There are many additional items and components you can choose to make the celebration of your love-one an event to remember.
Hearse
The only legal restrictions pertaining to the transportation of your loved-one is that they must be properly wrapped and shrouded, or placed in a casket. Under New Zealand law a deceased person cannot be in ‘view of the public’.
The Coroner
If the death is unexpected, sudden or unexplained the Police will usually refer the death to the Coroner.
Legal
As with everything in life there are a number of forms and documents that need to be filled out in order to satisfy state requirements.