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How did you get to be a Funeral Director, Mary?
Written by Mary
I’ve spent most of my life unsure of what I
How do you feel about Mother’s Day?
Written by Stu
ASPARAGUS! I hate it. Like, deeply, passionately, no-coming-back-from-it hate it.
NZ Music Month
Written by Stu
The emotive joy of music Some memories don’t fade. You
Does Being Locally Owned Matter?
Written by Stu
1997 was a pretty memorable year for me. It was
How did you get to be a Funeral Director, Stu?
Written by Stu
Becoming a funeral director was the beginning of what would
No shame; no regrets – Pride in our funerals
Written by Mary
The Pride Festival is on in Wellington. No matter where
Glossary: some common funeral-related words and what they mean
Written by Mary
Do you pin a cortège on your lapel? If you
Can I get a memorial bench in Wellington?
Written by Mary
Installing a seat, bench or picnic table in a public
Are you open on Public Holidays?
Written by Mary
One of us is always available on the phone, any
What is a celebrant? And who can be one?
Written by Stu
The celebrant is the person who leads the funeral service.
Someone has died – what should I do?
Written by Mary
The death of a loved one is overwhelming. We’ll guide
Do I have to have a funeral service?
Written by Mary
Everyone’s situation is different, and everyone has a different idea
How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
Written by Stu
“How much does a funeral cost” is one of the
What happens at a cremation?
Written by Mary
Cremation is the most popular choice in New Zealand these
What happens at a burial?
Written by Mary
Cremation may be more common these days, but plenty of
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