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In 2000 I was honoured to be deployed with the New Zealand Deforce on the peacekeeping mission to East Timor. East Timor had been under foreign rule through most of its history, and most recently it had been under Indonesian control. Most of the East Timorese wanted to become independent, but there were groups who…
READ MOREWe have between 5,000 and 60,000 thoughts every day. Left unguarded, thoughts can create a myriad of mental, emotional and physical conditions. Left unguarded, our thoughts can make it very difficult to move forward in life, especially after experiencing a…
Read MoreAnzac Day Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the Anzacs…
Read MoreWhilst much of her time is dedicated to managing Simplicity Funeral Nelson and Richmond, there is another side to Anna Loach and here we find out a little more: How long have you lived in Nelson? My husband and I,…
Read MoreLosing 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…
Read MoreAs 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…
Read MoreValentines 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…
Read MoreChoosing 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…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
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