Costs, Payments & Funeral Grants
Cost of a funeral
To accurately calculate the cost of a funeral, requires a multitude of decisions be made in regard to the many products and services that encompass a funeral service. These include caring for the deceased, organising and conducting the funeral service and facilitating the final resting place of the remains; i.e. cemetery plot and fees, cremation, ashes interment/scattering, plaques and headstones, whichever are applicable.
There is not a one size fits all. Even with package deals, people often want to delete or upgrade items.
How we can help you?
We offer you a no obligation discussion of all the options available and provide you with a written estimate. We keep you up to date with any changes should you choose other options throughout the process. Our aim is to have no surprises when the account arrives in your mailbox.
Payment terms
We operate our accounts payable under normal terms of business. Once we receive the death certificate, we will issue the account to the family or solicitor two weeks after the funeral, with payment due between 4 - 5 weeks post date of death. Should your circumstances limit your ability to adhere to these terms of payment, we are always open to discuss them with you at the time of engagement. You may be entitled to grants, depending on the circumstances of the death, your income and relationship to the deceased. For information about Funeral Grants please see below.
To accurately calculate the cost of a funeral, requires a multitude of decisions be made in regard to the many products and services that encompass a funeral service. These include caring for the deceased, organising and conducting the funeral service and facilitating the final resting place of the remains; i.e. cemetery plot and fees, cremation, ashes interment/scattering, plaques and headstones, whichever are applicable.
There is not a one size fits all. Even with package deals, people often want to delete or upgrade items.
How we can help you?
We offer you a no obligation discussion of all the options available and provide you with a written estimate. We keep you up to date with any changes should you choose other options throughout the process. Our aim is to have no surprises when the account arrives in your mailbox.
Payment terms
We operate our accounts payable under normal terms of business. Once we receive the death certificate, we will issue the account to the family or solicitor two weeks after the funeral, with payment due between 4 - 5 weeks post date of death. Should your circumstances limit your ability to adhere to these terms of payment, we are always open to discuss them with you at the time of engagement. You may be entitled to grants, depending on the circumstances of the death, your income and relationship to the deceased. For information about Funeral Grants please see below.
Funeral Grants
ACCIf it has been deemed that someone has died an accidental death then you may be entitled to assistance from ACC to help with funeral costs.
The cause of death must be known before ACC can pay any compensation, this being determined by the Coroner. If there is to be no inquest, after the cause of death is established, ACC payments can be made immediately. You can find out more by contacting ACC on 0800 222 075 or see www.acc.co.nz for more information. |
Work & IncomeA means tested funeral grant may be available based upon the situation of the deceased.
This must be applied for by the family NOT by the Funeral Director, however we are happy to assist you with the process of applying. You can contact Work and Income on 0800 559 009 or on their website https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/funeral-grant.html |
Ex Service Personnel
In addition to the above grants, anyone who served in the New Zealand Armed Forces prior to December 1947 could be eligible to a free or subsidised cemetery plot in the Services portion of a local Cemetery. This may also apply to those who served in Korea, J. Force, Malaya or United Nation Peace Keeping Forces.
Contact Veteran's Affairs NZ on 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 VETERAN) or see www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz for more information.
Contact Veteran's Affairs NZ on 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 VETERAN) or see www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz for more information.
