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Taking the time to talk about final wishes with a loved one is an unwanted but often necessary conversation.
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Funeral trends have evolved over time, bringing new values, traditions and perspectives about honouring their loved ones.
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Regardless of how you deal with your loss, it is important to process your grief in whichever way is most comfortable for you.
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Finalist – Essential Business of the Year

We are honoured to be selected as one of the finalists for Essential Business of the year in the 2020 Westpac Rotorua Business Awards, held by the Rotorua Business Chamber.
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Cremation in New Zealand

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We were really pleased with the service we received from Osbornes. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly and how we wanted it for Dad. Special thanks to Chris, Richard and Wayne, for everything they did for us and Dad. We have used Osbornes many times and will continue to do so in the future. Kind regards,

Chris

Following some close family losses we have engaged the Osbornes Funeral Home team in Rotorua for their help in creating a fitting farewell. The team were friendly, engaging, and really took their time to find out what we needed so they could adapt their service to suit. I have used them on three separate occasions, for three very different services, and they went above and beyond every time. They make a difficult time that much easier, highly recommended.

Rachel McRae

A huge thank you to Taupaki, Adam and Angela for all your patience as we her 6 daughters planned a farewell for our Mum. All very professional, organised and accommodating of our needs and wishes. We are very happy with how smoothly everything was undertaken at every stage. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Very highly recommended!!

Tanya Lee-Cox

I would just like to acknowledge Osbornes funeral Directors for making everything so stress-free for our family when our Mum passed. From organizing the transport of Mum from Whakatane to Rotorua, to the service details and catering. They took so much stress away from us we didn’t have to worry about Mums funeral etc we got to spend time with our family. Thanks Chris De Groot for your kind hospitality and sincerity, you’re so awesome at what you do! Wayne Monk for helping out with Mum and making her look as Beautiful as we knew her to be! Taupaki Walker for your patience and empathy! Raewyn Hammond for conducting the service and to Richard Fullard and the rest of the team at Osbornes for making this not a sad experience, but a joyful one. On behalf of myself and the Matthews family, Thank you all so much!

Eugene Matthews

Amazing Funeral Directors. Very patient, respectful, and thoughtful. They did an amazing job with our loved one. Would highly recommend this funeral home to everyone. Thank you so much for the way you looked after my Dad.

Hulton Family

I’m very grateful for their beautiful support to my whanau during a very difficult time at this moment taking great care of their beautiful Mum. ❤️

T Brown

Adam, Chris and Angela looked after us so well in arranging the funeral for my husband and in their aftercare. They demonstrated empathy in a down to earth way which we appreciated and honoured my husband and all that he means to us.

Karly Pirie

Osbornes were so understanding, helpful and went above and beyond what we expected with the passing of our beloved Mum. Highly professional and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for all you have done, it was very much appreciated at such a stressful, emotional time. From the Wilkinson whanau.

Denise Smith

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