Everything people value. Less of what they don’t.
$8,295
For families wanting a larger gathering with support, facilities and flexibility to create a memorable farewell.
Use of Venue
Spend up to 2 hours in one of our venues
Personalise
With a photo tribute and favourite music
Refreshments
Light refreshments for up to 80 people
Transfer Of your loved one
We will bring your loved one into our care and carry out enhanced mortuary care before they are placed in a standard size shaped cutom wood casket.
Preparation of documents
You’re welcome to meet with us at one of our venues, or if it feels easier, we can come to you. We’ll guide you through everything and take care of the paperwork for you, including the Death Certificate.
Creating a space to share memories and celebrate a life together
Come together with family and friends to remember and celebrate in a way that feels comfortable for you. A caring celebrant will support and guide you through the memorial, helping you create something personal and meaningful.
The service can be held at Linwood or Wigram for up to 2 hours, and includes a photo tribute with music (up to 70 photos), use of our audio-visual system, and light refreshments for up to 80 guests.
The Cremation
Our specialist team will take care of the cremation and your loved ones ashes will be placed into an urn.
Simple cost and payment
To keep everything simple and taken care of, payment is required before the service or on the day of the cremation.
$8,295
- Transfer into our care
- Enhanced mortuary care
- Standard size shaped custom wood casket
- Paperwork handled for you
- Up to 2 hours at one of our venues with family and friends
- Celebrant
- Photo Tribute
- Light refreshments for 80 guests
- Cremation and urn
- 24 hour advice
Optional Extras
If you would like you can add these items for an additional cost.
We can help you write an obituary to share online or in the newspaper, letting others know about your loved one's passing.
Newspaper Notice
You can choose from a wide range of natural flower bunches and casket sprays to suit your style and budget.
Fresh Flowers
You can livestream the service so those who can't be there in person can still feel part of the moment.
Livestreaming
You can explore a range of caskets, helping you find something meaningful that also fits comfortably within your budget.
Casket Choices
You can choose to add extra refreshments for larger groups, or explore other catering options.
Other Catering
FAQ
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What is a direct cremation in NZ?
A direct cremation is a cremation service where there is no opportunity to be with your loved one before the cremation. We name this the Simple Cremation option in Christchurch Crematorium. If however, you wish to include a viewing the Family & Friends option may be more suited to you.
What is the cheapest funeral you can have?
The simplest funeral is the Simple Cremations option. Which includes, the transfer of your loved one, preparation of documents and the cremation. We kept this direct cremation option very simple with an affordable cost of $3,395.
Who is eligible for the Winz funeral grant?
A Funeral Grant can help with some of the funeral costs of someone who has died. Our funerals can be covered by funeral grants.
To find out whether you will be eligible for the Winz funeral grant, check the information from Work and Income here.
How much does a simple funeral cost in Christchurch?
We know that funeral costs can be a large expense for families. Which is why we offer a low cost funeral option for $3,395 in Christchurch – which is good option for people on a budget. Our simple cremation option is the simplest funeral service, which we also call a “direct cremation”. With our services, there are no hidden costs or additional expenses to worry about. We pride ourselves in clear communication and are here to make this process as simple as possible.
If you have any more questions please reach out—our team is here for you
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We offer transparent pricing, local and compassionate support, no-pressure guidance, and the opportunity to create a meaningful goodbye that celebrates a life well lived.
Preplanning your funeral
Making things easier, later on
Planning ahead can bring comfort for you and those you love, knowing your wishes are clear, helping your family when they need it most.
We are able to source an extensive range of memorial jewellery and other urn types. To view our catalogue, click on the links below for options and prices.
Urns and Keepsakes Keep their memory alive