Traditional and Memorial Funeral Services Auckland

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

Abraham Lincoln

The Service

Whichever form of service you choose, the purpose is the same — to acknowledge the death and celebrate the life of your loved one, and to honour their memory.

A funeral service is an opportunity to show our love and respect for the deceased and pay tribute to the life lived. It’s about bringing grieving family members and friends together in support of one another, at a time of loss. Whether traditional or contemporary, a funeral is the first step towards healing after loss. In Auckland and anywhere in New Zealand we typically approach funerals in one of two ways. The most common is a traditional funeral service, with a memorial service being the other, more modern option.

Traditional Service

Traditional services are usually conducted in a chapel, church, or any other place of worship. Whatever your religious affiliation, we can work with your organisation to arrange your loved one’s farewell. We will take care of the ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of their funeral and liaise with the facility’s custodian to ensure your service runs as smoothly as possible.

Auckland Funeral Services can also work with your local minister, or provide a spiritual leader, or funeral celebrant from a range of religions and ethnicities, ensuring your family receives the care and ceremony appropriate to your faith and culture.

Memorial Service

The days of a funeral being held only in a place or worship are over; more and more people are choosing a memorial service rather than a traditional funeral. This is common where the deceased’s body is not present, or they had to be cremated before a service could be conducted.

A memorial service can retain many features of a tradition funeral, such the ritual and other elements of religion like hymns and prayers. Or it can be simpler and more casual than a traditional funeral — a very intimate and engaging affair. Some memorial services are entirely non-religious or ‘humanist’, led by a celebrant, or family and friends of the deceased.

Often families want a memorial service to be held in a unique setting or a place that has sentimental meaning for either the deceased or the living. No matter where you decide to gather together, such a service will make a difference in the lives of all who attend.

Auckland Funeral Services provided a wonderful option for me when looking for a simple and private cremation service. Their professional approach also had a warm and personal touch, with the director offering great advice and heartfelt support. Though simplicity was required due to circumstance, there was still a lot of respect and dignity maintained in the process.

Norny Waardenburg

Thank you for the magnificent service you have given us in honour of Irma. Myself and my family are so ever grateful to have a friend to take care of all the ‘difficult’ bits.

I believe you went out of your way to make it as easy as possible.

Again thank you.

Dirk Annemans

When my Dad died we contacted Mark to assist with his funeral. Mark’s service was outstanding and nothing we asked for was a problem. It made such a difference for me and my family to know that the details were being taken care of.

Justin Rimmer

When my wife was ill we connected with Mark and Suzanne wanted Mark to take her funeral. Mark was very professional and made Suzanne’s celebration very memorable. She would have loved it

Wayne Matheson

To any who seek peace for the ones they love.My heart felt thanks and appreciation go to Mark and Leanne for the professional and compassionate way they dealt with the delicate and multicultural beliefs of my family and myself. It was so comforting to know that Mark was ready to listen and talk at any time and his ability to put my family at ease, whether it was on the phone or in person, was incredible, he was considerate, encouraging and supportive.

I would recommend him to anyone who desires to bless their departed with a respectful celebration that truly reflects the love and faith of family and friends, and their after care and follow up has been genuine and appreciated. My mum would have loved sitting in on her sendoff.

Brenda Doel

When our son Dakota was stillborn at full term we turned to Mark to help us make the necessary arrangements. Mark assisted us every step of the way, his insight and compassion during such a difficult time was very much appreciated.