Losing someone close to you is hard emotionally and it also presents you with unfamiliar practical demands. Everyday Simplicity Funerals offer care and compassion to people at a difficult time in their lives. We understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest things someone will ever experience, […]
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What components make up the final funeral cost?
As funeral professionals, we will explain the available choices, which will determine the final cost. We will also provide a full estimate before the funeral but remember you are in control of the costs and we recognise that a funeral might put unexpected financial demands on families. It is best to discuss any cost limitations […]
Surviving ‘Valentine’s Day’ Grief
Valentines day can be one of the most upsetting days of the year if you are grieving the loss of your ‘Valentine’. There are so many visual reminders as you go about your days leading up to Valentines day with the significant marketing and the prominent displays of merchandise in all kinds of stores. It […]
Questions to ask before choosing a Funeral Home
Choosing the right funeral home is a big decision to make therefore before committing, you have a right to ask the right questions to ensure that your loved one will be looked after as you wish and that you are receiving the best value and service within your price range. What’s included? Not all funeral […]
Grieving into the New Year – New Beginnings
My goodness. Learning to live each day that you are grieving is difficult enough, but when you must face a whole new year that’s right in front of you, this can be totally overwhelming and can seem quite frightening. You can feel very lonely and empty and can feel very reluctant to face the New […]
Adding a personal touch – How to make funerals or memorial services more authentic – Tip Sheet
There are endless ways you can add your own ideas to make a farewell memorable and reflect the lifetime and personality of the person who has died. Here are some suggestions to think about: Create a colourful photo board and place at the entrance to the service so that guests can share this upon their […]
Coping with your grief at Christmas time
Christmas is a time to be happy and jolly, spending time with family and friends but for some people, the thought of spending their first Christmas or even another Christmas without their loved one can mean that they will be filled with sad memories of someone close to them that is no longer here. Facing […]
Why Funerals Matter
Funerals are for the living – we need to say our goodbyes, we need to grieve, we need to be with people to give and receive support. We can underestimate just how much value a funeral can be on us. Since time began, all cultures have created rituals to honour their dead – they know […]
Invitation to our Christmas Memorial Service
Each year around Christmas time, Simplicity Funerals hold their special Christmas Memorial Service. This is a very special time for people to come together and to share in a candle lighting service, listen to some beautiful readings that reflect on how people may be feeling at this time of year. Following the service there is […]
Taking the ‘Time to Talk’ and Share Memories
How well do we really know the people who matter the most to us? Whether it’s our parents, grandparents, partners or closest friend, chances are we may not really know what significant people, places and events shaped their lives. Sitting down with them to talk about their lives can be very rich and satisfying. Learning […]
June is Men’s Health Month
It’s a great time to think about our health and how important it is to start talking about it with our mates, families and doctors, and to do something for ourselves to be just a little bit healthier. Men’s Health Month runs every JUNE. Throughout the month men in New Zealand are being encouraged to […]
Planning Your Future
The role of enduring powers of attorney Many of us will lose our mental capacity as we age – either suddenly or slowly over time. This means we lose the ability to make important decisions about our lives. To plan ahead, you can make an enduring power of attorney, commonly called an EPA, giving someone […]