Funeralcare Industry Magazine
Funeral Industry Trends Report
Funeralcare Industry Magazine
Funeralcare magazine is an industry wide publication bringing together providers and suppliers of the sector. It is published three times a year in April, August and December.
It is distributed free of charge to every member of the Funeral Directors Association of NZ, and also to all members of the NZ Embalmers Association and the Funeral Services Training Trust as well as every individual on the Association's Register of Funeral Directors.
Subscription
It is also available on subscription to others within or associated with the industry. Three issues for $45+gst for NZ delivery, AUD$65 for Australian delivery. To subscribe please email info@funeraldirectors.co.nz
Funeralcare Advertising
There are two prices for each ad size, a casual one-off price and a price if you commit to advertising in three issues. Advertorials are accepted at the same rate as advertising.
- Full page - $710 one off / $670 per issue for three issues
- Half page - $460 one off / $410 per issue for three issues
- Quarter page - $390 one off / $310 per issue for three issues
More info and pricing here.
To book your advertising please email info@funeraldirectors.co.nz
Funeral Industry Trends Report
Published 2026
Download here: 2026 Funeral Industry Trends Report
In September 2023, the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand released its previous Funeral Industry Trends Report. We are now pleased to share the updated 2026 New Zealand Funeral Industry Trends Report, available to read below.
This latest report provides a comprehensive, data-rich view of the evolving funeral landscape in Aotearoa. It highlights the key trends shaping how New Zealanders experience death, grief, and farewells, and how the funeral sector is adapting to meet changing needs.
Beyond informing the sector, this report plays an important role in supporting our advocacy and media engagement. It helps us highlight the challenges facing the funeral industry, contribute to informed public discussion, and strengthen the voice of the sector with government, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Importantly, the report reinforces the evolving role of the funeral director — not only as a service provider, but as a guide, educator, and trusted professional, helping families navigate increasingly complex decisions at a deeply emotional time.
We encourage you to take the time to read the report and consider its insights as we continue to shape the future of funeral services in New Zealand.
