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Start here The first thing to do depends on the situation. If the person died in a hospital, hospice or rest home, the staff will usually guide you through what happens next. If the person died at home and the death was expected, you may need to contact their doctor, hospice nurse or the healthcare … Read more

Direct cremation in a nutshell Direct cremation is sometimes described as cremation without a funeral service. With Value Cremations, this means we collect the person who has died, care for them respectfully, help organise the required documentation, arrange the cremation, and return the ashes to you. You do not need to organise a formal service … Read more

You do not need to decide straight away Direct cremation gives families time. The cremation can be arranged first, without the pressure of organising a funeral service, venue, catering or gathering straight away. Once the ashes have been returned, you can decide what feels right. You might want to gather with whānau, hold a private … Read more

Every family is different There is no one way to farewell someone. Some families want a formal funeral or tangi. Some want a private cremation followed by a memorial later. Some want time for whānau to gather before decisions are made. Others may be guided by religious, spiritual or cultural practices. Direct cremation can work … Read more

Planning ahead does not have to mean making every decision now. For many people, it simply means writing down what matters, talking with family or whānau, and making sure the practical details are easier to find later. If you think you may want a simple cremation without a funeral service, planning ahead can help the … Read more