Repatriating Wellington assault victim Luke Smith: Costs and administrative 'minefield'
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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Funeral industry publishes cost guidance in wake of increasing council costs
Increased council burial and cremation costs, in one case, 48% higher than last year has seen the funeral industry publish guidance to help families better understand the options available to help manage the expense of a funeral.
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Life as a funeral director: ‘Serving my iwi by doing this mahi’
Listen to two funeral directors at a Whakatāne funeral home talk about where they see the future of the industry.
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Disappointment over repeated failure to increase funeral grant
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is disappointed the Government’s budget has once again failed to include an increase for the Work and Income Funeral Grant.
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Funeral Directors Association warns about funeral live stream scams
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is warning New Zealanders about a new funeral live streaming scam that asks for money to view a funeral live stream.
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Briefing for Incoming Minister - Louise Upston, Minister of Social Development and Employment
We all die. But death shouldn’t have to lead to poor mental health outcomes or debt for those left behind. We have ideas about how this Government could show a human face on death in a containable way in terms of fiscal risk.
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Traditional elements still important as the funeral industry changes
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand has today published a report providing a snapshot of death and the funeral industry in New Zealand. The report also captures insights into the types of funerals favoured by New Zealanders.
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Survey reinforces importance of a funeral for mental health
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is reminding New Zealanders of the importance of a meaningful farewell for managing their mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Why aren't politicians facing the other big inevitable topic?
Taxes are getting a lot of focus in this year’s election. But that other big inevitable, death, remains the topic MPs seem steadfastly keen to ignore.
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