What is Now For Them?
Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our own funeral. But taking an hour to sort it out now is one of the kindest things you can do for the people you love.
Now For Them is a funeral prepayment plan. It’s run by The Funeral Trust Services Limited, a charitable company established by The Charitable Funeral Trust, which was set up by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. The Company is registered as a charity with the Trust.
When you join Now For Them, an account in the plan is set up in your name, and you contribute money towards your funeral costs.
Now For Them is not a savings or investment product, and no interest or return is paid on contributions made by you.
A funeral isn’t really for the person who has died
Many people feel the same way. They’d rather skip the ceremony entirely. A simple cremation, no fuss, no bother. It’s a generous instinct — they don’t want to be a burden.
But a funeral is for the people left behind. It’s how they find a way to stand together, to remember properly, to say goodbye out loud. Without that, grief has nowhere to go.
When you set things up in advance, you give them exactly what they need: a moment that’s already taken care of, so they can focus on each other.
Why choose Now For Them?
- Asset testing benefit – first $10,000 excluded from residential care asset testing under current Ministry of Social Development (MSD) policy
- Flexibility to change your funeral home if circumstances change
- No fees – we’ll let you know if that changes
- Locked in for the right reason – funds are set aside for one purpose – your funeral
- Regular updates to keep you informed
Giving back
Now For Them is administered by a charitable company established by The Charitable Funeral Trust. After meeting operating costs and Funeral Assistance Payments, surplus earnings are paid by the company to the Trust for charitable purposes including:
- Helping families who cannot afford a funeral
- Supporting organisations providing grief support services
- Strengthening community wellbeing
If your estate has a need for additional support, it may be possible to apply to the Trust or one of the charitable agencies it supports. Your member funeral home or the Now For Them team can advise on the current criteria and how to apply.
