If someone close to you has lost a loved one, you may feel unsure of how to express your sympathy. The seemingly endless range of gifts can make giving a... read more →
The loss of a loved one is a universal experience and is unfortunately something that most people experience in their lifetime. The grief that accompanies that loss expresses itself uniquely... read more →
The questions I get asked the most about death and funerals, are about cremation. We’ve been asked things like; do you take the body out? I hear you take the... read more →
Join us for our third Death Café – this time an afterhours edition between 5pm – 9pm Thursday 23rd July at 197 Old Taupo Road. This is a great an... read more →
It’s not uncommon when the topic of death and funerals are in the news, for funeral directors to see an increase in enquiries about planning. People like to plan for... read more →
Writing and delivering a eulogy is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a funeral service. Writing a moving, caring and thoughtful summary of someone’s life can be an overwhelming task.... read more →
During our lifetime, we are constantly planning for the future. What career path we will take, when we will get married, and when to have children. With all this life... read more →
Social media has become an essential part of our lives. Over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed more and more people taking to an online platform to express grief... read more →
Over the last week I’ve watched and listened to my kids discuss the events in Christchurch, a place where we lived, and where our daughter was born. I’ve watched and... read more →
Dealing with death is often a difficult task, especially if you can’t physically attend the funeral service. There are many reasons you may not be able to attend a funeral,... read more →