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John Rhind Funeral Directors has served the Christchurch & Canterbury communities since 1881.

We understand it is the small personal details that matter when arranging a funeral and it is the extra service that makes the difference.

11/09/2025

For the past 24 years John Rhind Funeral Directors have always been proud to have contributed to this important memorial

07/09/2025

Celebrating all fathers and remembering those who are no longer with us. Their love lives on in us.

02/09/2025

Funeral Assistant Stacy Silich is taking time out in December to volunteer at this wonderful event.

25/08/2025

Your John Rhind team. Our team come from diverse backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common. They care deeply about the families we support.

Our skilled, experienced funeral directors are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your loved one and giving you peace of mind at a difficult time.

Learn more about our team here:
https://johnrhind.co.nz/about/our-team/

24/08/2025

Some of our John Rhind Funeral Directors Kaiapoi team. This beautiful historic cottage is our North Canterbury home, at 118 Williams Street, Kaiapoi. The comfortable premises are set in a historic cottage renovated in 2014.

23/08/2025

We were thrilled to host an information evening for Deaf Aotearoa on Wednesday. This was a great opportunity for members of our community to visit our beautiful chapel and ask lots of questions about funerals, bereavement and advance planning, as well as have a funeral home tour

21/08/2025

In October, Eleven of the John Rhind team are taking part in the Pink Ribbon Walk to raise awareness of breast cancer, and helping to raise funds for ‘The Breast Cancer Foundation’.

I'm fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, to help fund breast cancer education, research and patient support. Please donate to help the 3,500 Kiwis diagnosed with breast cancer each year in NZ.

19/08/2025

John Rhind Funeral Directors is proud to reintroduce the beautifully renovated Harewood Chapel, a peaceful, light-filled
space designed to bring families together in honour, remembrance, and reflection.

Set amidst a tranquil, park-like environment, the Harewood Chapel has long been a local landmark, with its distinctive butterfly roof nestled among the trees. After thoughtful
renovations, the chapel offers a comforting and versatile space for farewells that are both profoundly personal and dignified.

“Our recently renovated Harewood Chapel offers a tranquil, beautiful environment where families can come together to honour their loved ones,” says Tony Garing, Manager of John Rhind Funeral Directors. “Designed with both comfort and dignity in mind, it provides the perfect space for your special service.”

11/08/2025

"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” – William Shakespeare

Performances of Twelfth Night at The Court Theatre are under, and we are thrilled to be able to sponsor this show, with such an outstanding cast and crew. What a way to welcome us into your new home!

Twelfth Night runs until 6 September 2025.

Congratulations to the entire cast, creatives and company.

29/07/2025

Sam Young was presented with the People’s Choice winner’s certificate by Mark Glanville, representing award sponsor John Rhind

Congratulations Sam.

A Canterbury artist's work has won the hearts of visitors to the Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo.

27/07/2025

Deaf Aotearoa are joining us to host an informative event; prepare for your own funeral. Please RSVP by Friday, 15th August.

24/06/2025

A Big THANK YOU! To Stacy and her wonderful team at John Rhind Funeral Directors in London Street . Your generous donation will really benefit our local community . ❤️

Address

19 London Street
Christchurch
8013

Website

http://www.johnrhind.co.nz/

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Over 135 years of Beautiful Funerals

John Rhind Funeral Directors was originally established in 1881 by the brother in law of the first John Rhind, Herbert Langford to provide funeral services for the people of Christchurch. In 1906 John Rhind, whose name the firm bears now, joined the firm and it traded as Langford and Rhind for 14 years until Herbert sold his interest to John Rhind who continued to run the firm with the assistance of his sons until his death in 1944.

Over 5 generations, many Rhind family members have had involvement with the family funeral business. John Rhind was manager from 1958 until 1990, after which Graeme Rhind took over until 1995. From there Steven Rhind managed the business until 2002 whereby long term John Rhind employee Tony Garing has taken over the reins. The Rhind family association is still strong with Nick Rhind (Graeme’s son) remaining in the business as a funeral director.

John Rhind Funeral Directors is just one of a few Canterbury businesses that, after more than a century, is still operating from its original location. There are new buildings now, including a beautiful chapel and nearby reception lounge, but the business is still located at the London Street premises where the firm originated in 1881. A few years ago, John Rhind Funeral Directors opened an office in an historic building in central Kaiapoi to better serve the North Canterbury community. After the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes this office relocated to Williams Street, Kaiapoi in a renovated cottage.

Over 135 years we have grown to become one of Christchurch’s foremost funeral firms, with a reputation for professional and compassionate service.