Funeral directors warn of sharp rise in scammers targeting funeral livestreams
Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms.
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Research reveals profound benefit of a funeral on grieving
Nearly 80% of New Zealanders say attending a funeral has a positive effect on the grief journey according to research released by Grief Centre and the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
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What to wear to a funeral in New Zealand
As someone who has attended many funerals over the years, both personally and professionally, I've seen how choosing what to wear can become an unexpected source of stress. Let's talk about funeral attire in a way that acknowledges both traditional expectations and modern perspectives.
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Research reveals Kiwis grieve their pets as much as their family members
It is well-known that Kiwis love their pets, so it is perhaps not surprising that recent research has shown the death of a pet to be as emotionally intense as the death of a family member.
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Dogs With Jobs: The schnauzer helping people through grief
Henry the schnauzer has an important job – helping comfort people who have just lost someone they love.
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Whanganui funeral home converts Harley Davidson motorbike into hearse for coffin
A Whanganui funeral home’s converted Harley Davidson motorcycle is being used as a hearse by families to give loved ones a final ride to their resting place.
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Grief research reveals impact of loss during festive season
While the data in the research was fairly consistent across the country, President of the Funeral Directors Association, Andrew Malcolm, said Northland was unique because of its large Māori population.
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Coping with grief through Christmas
Gillian Boyes, CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, and Katrina King, General Manager of the Grief Centre, discussed the results of the National Grief Survey on TVNZ Breakfast this morning.
Death and grief are all around us – and this time of year is hard
As the festive season approaches, many of us will be taking time to remember loved ones who have died, with new research from Grief Centre and the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand showing 1 in every 2 New Zealanders has had a family member die in the last two years, and almost 1 in 3 have had a friend die.
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