Cultural Considerations FAQs

Yes. Whānau can be involved in decisions about the cremation arrangements and what happens afterwards. Direct cremation can give families time to talk and decide how they would like to farewell someone.

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Direct cremation may work alongside some tikanga or family customs, depending on what is needed. It is best to talk with your whānau, kaumātua or cultural advisors, and let us know what matters so we can explain what is possible.

Cultural guidance

Please talk to us about any specific spiritual or cultural requests. We will explain what is possible within a direct cremation service and where separate arrangements may be needed.

Cultural guidance

Yes. Families can hold their own gathering later, in their own time and in a way that feels right for them.

Cultural guidance

That is okay. You do not need to have every answer before contacting us. We can explain what needs to happen first and what decisions can be made later.

Cultural guidance

Direct cremation may work for different cultural, spiritual and whānau needs, depending on what is important to the family. Please talk to us about any specific needs so we can explain what is possible within the direct cremation service.

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