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News & Advocacy
Welcome to our News & Advocacy page, where you'll find a collection of press releases, advocacy updates, industry news, and thought-provoking articles from the Funeral Directors Association.
Here, we share the latest developments, expert perspectives, and insights into the topics that matter most to our profession and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whether you're interested in industry trends, policy updates, or stories that celebrate a meaningful farewell, this page is your resource for staying connected and informed.
For any media enquiries please email linda@funeraldirectors.co.nz or phone 04 473 7475.
Whanganui funeral home converts Harley Davidson motorbike into hearse for coffin
11 December 2024 - NZ Herald
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.
Coping with grief through Christmas
29 November 2024 - Breakfast TV1
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.
Bereaved families should understand rules if considering Mausolea interment
23 November 2024 - Tagata Pasifika
Charges of misconduct against a former funeral director prompt a warning from the Funeral Director’s Association of New Zealand over mausolea interment.
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Funeral directors reject allegations of predatory behaviour
7 November 2024 - Waikato Times
“We strongly refute allegations of predatory behaviour in our industry,” Gillian Boyes, chief executive of the Funeral Directors’ Association told MPs. Boyes was in Parliament to push back on claims made by Fergus Wheeler from Death without Debt, who is urging reforms to the country’s outdated funeral system, telling them it gave funeral directors a lucrative monopoly on death.
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Repatriating Wellington assault victim Luke Smith: Costs and administrative 'minefield'
15 October 2024 - RNZ
Funeral Directors Association CEO Gillian Boyes said she could not speak to the specific case, but the cost of repatriation - to or from New Zealand - could vary wildly. She said the starting point was about $10,000 and typically increased with distance.
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