Funeral home reunites families with unclaimed ashes, but over 800 still in storage
RNZ - 16 December 2025
Did you know some funeral homes still have hundreds of unclaimed ashes dating back many decades?
In Auckland, one funeral home has been able to reconnect a few families with their loved ones’ remains — but over 800 ashes still remain in storage, some from as far back as the 1930s. It’s a powerful reminder of how grief, family communication, and life’s practical decisions can have long-lasting effects.
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/582014/funeral-home-reunites-families-with-unclaimed-ashes-but-over-800-still-in-storage