Below are some links that can help you and your family with financial support and grief support.
Registration of Death Certificate
This form is used to register a death with Births, Deaths and Marriages, and issue a death certificate which is the legal document.
Authority to Provide Services form
Generally known as the most important form when you engage your funeral director.
Preplanning Form
Now online, just fill them in, sign and submit them – easy! No printer required.
Financial Contribution
Veterans’ Affairs NZ also provide one-time assistance for death related to service or Qualifying Service of up to $4,677.48.
ACC Funeral Grant
ACC can provide up to $7,793.13 for deaths that result from an injury caused by an accident.
Compassionate Airfares
Compassionate fares help you be with your family after an unexpected medical emergency or a bereavement.
Affected by loss or grief?
Get great advice and helpful support. Counselling services available.
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Experienced, qualified counsellor and family mediator. I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and family mediator. I have worked in counselling and related fields since 1982.
Rhonda Diprose
Experienced funeral celebrant. Caring For Your Loved Ones and For You. Bereavements and Funeral Services can be done with honour, respect and celebration of life. I am here to help.
