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What to do when something goes wrong with a funeral
When something goes wrong with a funeral, this blog explains the steps you can take to seek answers—and why choosing a Funeral Directors Association member can mean the difference between being supported through a formal complaints process or being left with nowhere to turn.
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Educating Children on Grief
We were privileged to have John join us in New Zealand for the 2026 Funeral Directors Conference in Auckland (24–26 February), where he shared his expertise and passion for improving grief literacy. His advocacy in this space continues to add valuable perspective to the important conversations our profession leads.
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Grief education in schools expert visits New Zealand
Grief education is about to be added to the UK school curriculum, and one of the architects of the change is visiting Auckland next week to discuss how the change has been achieved.
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How funerals help you accept death emotionally, not just intellectually
Why funerals help your heart catch up with what your mind already knows—turning shock and disbelief into shared goodbye, meaning, and the first real steps of healing.
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The True Cost of Death in New Zealand: President of Funeral Directors Association Bradley Shaw
Bradley Shaw has been around death since he was 16.
Now he’s the youngest President of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand — and he’s sharing what most people don’t see until it’s too late:
At 30, he leads NZ’s funeral directors - and he’s nothing like the stereotype
Meet Bradley Shaw, the 30-year-old breaking stereotypes as he steps into the role of President of the Funeral Directors Association
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What happens to people who die without any relatives to bury them?
When someone dies with no family or friends to claim them, who steps in — and what happens next?
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Grief at Christmas: It’s OK to feel deep emotions
This thoughtful article explores why Christmas can intensify emotions and bring memories or sadness to the surface, and highlights that you’re not alone if the holiday season feels hard this year.
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