What We Do

Supporting you through times of grief with compassion and understanding.

What should you do when someone dies?

Navigating the steps to take when a loved one passes away can be an overwhelming task. That’s why talking to one of our experienced funeral directors as early as possible is important. Make us your initial point of contact and entrust us to take care of all the essential arrangements. We are here to support you throughout the entire process, guiding you through the decision-making journey with care and compassion.
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What should you do when someone dies?

Navigating the steps to take when a loved one passes away can be an overwhelming task. That’s why talking to one of our experienced funeral directors as early as possible is important. Make us your initial point of contact and entrust us to take care of all the essential arrangements. We are here to support you throughout the entire process, guiding you through the decision-making journey with care and compassion.

What do I do if a coroner has been appointed?

When a doctor is unable to determine the cause of death then a coroner may be appointed. In these cases the police act as the coroner’s agent and employ a funeral director to transfer your loved one to a hospital mortuary. It is still the family’s right to choose their preferred Funeral Director to attend to all the other arrangements for them.

Our services

We’ll take the responsibility of organisation off your hands – we offer you personalised individual support to suit your needs. We can help with:

Funeral planning

Think ahead and get peace of mind with our pre-planning service that allows you to take the decision-making burden off your loved ones during a difficult time.

Tailored funeral services

We take care of every aspect of a funeral service, providing a carefully selected casket, a dignified hearse, and a warm and welcoming venue with a variety of catering options.

Caring support

We can offer a range of support services, including the option for at-home care and bereavement support. Additionally, our team assists in coordinating with celebrants, clergy, cemeteries, and crematoriums

We take care of every detail

We handle the music, musicians and technicians, arrange flowers and other tributes, including a memoriam book so that you can focus on coming together with loved ones.

Organise a lasting memorial

We can help organise the purchase of a cemetery plot, interment, memorial plaque or headstone - ensuring that their memory remains cherished for generations to come.

We do the paperwork

We help collate documentation from the doctor or coroner, and filing of death registration forms with Births, Deaths and Marriages. We also offer support in preparing death or funeral notices that can be published in local, national, and even international newspapers.

Golden Bay Motueka
Funeral Services

8 Inglis Street, Motueka, New Zealand
03 528 7787
support@gbmfs.co.nz
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