Funeral Services

Funeral Services

Deciding between cremation and burial options can be a difficult choice. Choosing a burial service may simply mean selecting a beautiful resting place in a cemetery and providing a place to go to remember and grieve the person we lost. Cemetery services may also include a graveside service and memorial headstone.

The reasons for choosing cremation are unique and varied as those selecting this option and can be based on religious beliefs or even environmental and land usage. For many, it’s a simplified experience and sometimes an alternative to a traditional funeral.

$7,930 +gst
Full Service

This is the package to choose from if you would like a traditional funeral service with either burial or cremation. There is an option for private viewings with an open casket, or taking your loved one to a home, church, marae or another venue prior to the funeral service.

Professional service fee including arrangement of all documentation, and receiving instruction

Transfer to our premises

Mortuary care including embalming or sanitary treatment in preparation for dressing and viewing

Standard sized fully trimmed and furnished Kilkenny Casket

Transfer to another venue (if required)

Funeral attendant and transfer for burial or cremation

100 service programs

Online funeral notice

Large casket spray

Registration of death certificate

Packages Terms
$2,950 +gst
Direct Cremation

This is the package to choose if you are wanting a cremation only. Alternatively a memorial service could be scheduled at a later time. This package includes no viewings.

Professional service fee including, arrangement of all necessary documentation, and receiving instruction

Hearse transportation to our premises

Cremation liner, standard-size

Immediate transportation to the crematorium for cremation

Cremation and certificate fees

Returning of ashes to the family

Online funeral notice

Registration of death certificate

Packages Terms
$4,820 +gst
Simple Cremation

This is the package to choose if you would like the option to hold a private service for immediate family members and close friends. This package includes no viewings.

Professional service fee, including, arrangement of all necessary documentation and receiving instruction

Hearse transportation to our premises

Cremation liner, standard-size

1 hour service at our premises

Loan casket for the funeral service

50 service programs

Transportation to crematorium for cremation

Cremation and certificate fee

Returning of ashes to the family

Online funeral notice

Registration of death certificate

Packages Terms
$6,100 +gst
Kahungunu Funeral Package

The Kahungunu Funeral Package entitles all registered Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Card Members to a discount on our Full Service Package.

Professional service fee, including arrangement of all necessary documentation, and receiving instruction

Transportation of tūpāpaku to our premises

Mortuary care including embalming or sanitary treatment in preparation for dressing and viewing

Standard sized fully trimmed and furnished Kilkenny Casket

Transfer to home, marae or to another venue

100 service programs

Funeral attendant and hearse transportation for burial or cremation

Online funeral pānui

Large casket spray

Registration of death certificate

Packages Terms
Kahungunu Funeral Package

The Kahungunu Funeral Package entitles all registered Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Card Members to a discount on our Full Service Package.

Package Includes:
  • Professional service fee, including arrangement of all necessary documentation, and receiving instruction
  • Transportation of tūpāpaku to our premises
  • Mortuary care, including embalming or sanitary treatment care in preparation for dressing and viewing
  • Standard sized fully trimmed and furnished Kilkenny Casket
  • Transfer to home, marae or to another venue
  • 100 service programs
  • Funeral attendant and hearse transportation for burial or cremation
  • Online funeral pānui
  • Large casket spray
  • Registration of death certificate
  • The Kahungunu Funeral Package entitles all registered Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Card Members to a discount on our full-service package. Eligibility for the Kahungunu Funeral Package requires registration with Simplicity, which includes nga matawaka and children under 18 years of age.
  • The hearse transfers included in the package are within 50km of our premises and will incur an extra cost if outside this area
  • Extra costs are incurred for services requested outside of those listed
  • Cremation or public cemetery burial fees are not included in the funeral package and are required prior to the funeral service day
  • Embalming required over a standard size will incur an extra cost
  • Caskets required above a standard size or of a design not included in the package will incur an extra cost
  • Casket spray flowers and colours are dependent on the season and availability
  • After-hours fees are applicable for after 6 pm hours, weekends and public holidays
  • Prices are subject to change. This includes increases in material costs, cremation & burial fees.
Funeral Finance

During times of grief, money should be the last thing you need to worry about. Funeral finance ensures there is enough money to organise a funeral for your loved one, taking the stress away of this difficult time.

Repatriations

Simplicity Hawkes Bay are available to repatriate the body of your loved one in a timely manner. We will work with you with an aim to reduce undue financial burden without having to compromise on the quality of the service. Contact us if you’d like to know more about our repatriation service.

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