2026 NZ Funeral Industry Trends Report
The 2026 New Zealand Funeral Industry Trends Report provides a comprehensive overview of how death, grief, and funeral practices are evolving, and what this means for families, communities, and the future of the funeral sector.
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What happens to your online life after you’re gone?
Simple steps to protect your digital legacy—so your family isn’t left locked out of photos, accounts, and finances (or paying subscriptions) after you’re gone.
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Fuel prioritisation submission to MBIE
We have written to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on behalf of our members, providing feedback on the proposed fuel prioritisation bands. Our submission highlights the ess… Read more
Funeral directors are being blamed for family disputes they didn’t create
Funeral directors are increasingly caught in the middle of family disputes driven by grief, misunderstanding, and complex legal realities issues that often have little to do with the service itself.
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Funerals don’t stop because of a fuel crisis
Funeral Directors are calling on government to recognise them as an essential service in any fuel contingency or priority-access planning and to consider temporary relief or support measures to reduce the need to pass on unavoidable costs increases to bereaved families.
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Supporting whānau conversations on assisted dying: new māori-led resources
Aotearoa’s first dedicated Māori resources on assisted dying have been launched.
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The modern conundrum of scattering human ashes
An RNZ article explores the growing trend of scattering ashes in increasingly personal ways, with Andrew Malcolm and Gillian Boyes noting the wide range of modern memorial options available, while Larni Hepi highlights the cultural and spiritual considerations, particularly from a Māori perspective.
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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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