News & Advocacy

Practical, compassionate guidance for when families clash during funeral planning—showing how to honour different relationships, reduce tension, and create a meaningful farewell without needing perfect agreement.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 3 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

The Association has raised concerns about the government's new fuel response categories noting that funeral and deathcare is not mentioned at all in the list of critical users.

Posted in All, Press Releases; Posted 4 months ago by Gillian Boyes Less than a minute to read

Before you choose a funeral director, this blog shares the simple questions that protect you from pressure, hidden costs and poor care—so you can ensure your loved one is treated with dignity and you have real accountability if something goes wrong.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 4 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is pleased to support two submissions to the review of the Health and Education curriculum. While each takes a different approach, both are grounded in ensuring children and their teachers are better equipped to deal with grief.  

Posted in All, Advocacy; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

An industry report from the Funeral Directors Association has highlighted the disparity between the current Work and Income Funeral Grant and the average costs of funerals.

Posted in All, In the News ; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in All, Research; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 5 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Posted in Advocacy, All; Posted 6 months ago by Gillian Boyes Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in All, Opinion; Posted 6 months ago by Hayley Boud Less than a minute to read