THE FAREWELL
What Instructions Were Left?
Cremation
There are several advantages to cremation.
One of the most significant is the lower cost.
If the person has died overseas, cremation makes the repatriation of the ashes easier and less expensive.
It is also an appropriate choice where there is insufficient space in an established family burial plot to place a casket, but sufficient space for an ashes urn.
Burial
If you choose a burial, the next question to be decided is where this will take place.
Some cemeteries are owned by local authorities while others are operated by trusts.
Is there an existing grave, or will a new plot be required?
New plots are only available in some of the cemeteries.
Natural burial
Dunedin’s natural burial area is in a peaceful elevated location within Green Park Cemetery, overlooking the sea.
The plot only holds one casket with enough space to allow for planting so that the bush can regenerate.
Care For
Your Loved One
We offer the full range of mortuary services ranging from simple washing, dressing, and casketing, through to light embalming, eco-embalming and full embalming.
Where a natural burial has been chosen or you want simple care we have facilities to provide this.
Our qualified and registered staff will discuss the options with you and create a care plan.
The Farewell Venue
Funerals can be held in many places, from churches to informal locations like the family home.
We have renovated our premises to create different spaces allowing for small intimate farewell through to large public gatherings.
We are always happy to show you around our facilities and discuss the options with you.
Funeral Celebrant
The person who officiates at a farewell performs a vital role ensuring the life of the deceased is appropriately celebrated and remembered.
This may be a member of the clergy, a funeral celebrant or a family member.
We will liaise with them to ensure all the required services are appropriately organised.
Traveling In Style
Our two flagship vehicles are a customised Ford LTD, and a classic black 1975 Chevrolet Impala. Both provide a dignified yet imposing sight when travelling with a casket and funeral flowers.
Alternative vehicles have also previously been used as hearses, including a classic fire engine, a Hillman Imp and a heavy truck.
Death Notification
PRINT
Newspapers usually require the ‘main notice’ of a death to be placed by the funeral home, or need confirmation from the funeral home of the death.
Other notices may also be placed by members of the family at their own discretion.
Caskets
We have a range of elegant caskets, urns and scatter tubes to suit your requirements.
Speak with us directly about the options available.
Natural
Available on request, the 'Natural'
casket is made from 100% biodegradable
cardboard with jute rope handles.
$1,295
