Funeral Directors Association calls out death care as an election issue
The Funeral Directors Association is calling on the next Government to modernise New Zealand’s death-care system to ensure families have greater dignity, choice, financial support and protection when someone dies.
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Election 2026 Manifesto
Every New Zealander deserves dignity in death. Yet the systems New Zealand relies on when somebody dies have not kept up with the country we have become. We are calling on the next Government to make funeral support fit for today, modernise New Zealand’s death-care laws and protect families through trusted funeral care. Because a farewell is more than a transaction. Saying goodbye matters.
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Don't let exaggerated funeral costs make your decisions
This blog cuts through exaggerated funeral cost claims, explains what New Zealanders are really paying, and explores how planning and prepaying through Now For Them can ease the financial and emotional burden on families.
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Funeral directors say Government should mandate time to hold ashes
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is calling on the Government to progress a recommendation making it clear when a funeral home can inter or scatter ashes following concerns about Morrison’s Funeral Home’s handling of ashes.
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A community's final act of care | Honouring a baby who was not forgotten
A heartfelt community farewell for an unidentified stillborn baby in Blenheim highlights the compassion of member firm Sowman's Funerals, who generously donated their services to ensure every life was honoured with dignity.
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Behind the final farewell | The art of mortuary makeup
A behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, science and compassion of mortuary makeup, featuring FDANZ member professionals Mary Shilling, Wendy Bygrave and Brian Barrett as they share how their work helps provide families with a dignified and comforting final farewell.
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Funeral directors say Councils not adequately supporting dignity in death
New research from the Funeral Directors Association highlights growing concerns that rising Council cemetery costs and declining service standards are making dignified end-of-life choices less accessible for New Zealand families.
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Planning an environmentally friendly funeral
How to plan a more environmentally conscious funeral—surprising facts about burial vs cremation, practical eco-friendly choices, and ways to create a farewell that honours a loved one’s values and the planet.
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Comical march to honour man who spent a lifetime bringing smiles
Every life is unique, and a meaningful farewell should reflect the personality, passions, and spirit of the person being remembered. This story shows how funeral directors work closely with families to create deeply personal tributes.
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