Kotuku Funerals

10/02/2023

With sadness, I would like to let you know that I have been diagnosed with cancer. I'm currently spending much time with my family. The diagnosis has came out of the blue and we are all processing what's happening. In the meantime, there is some very professional funeral directors' and after life care professionals on board at Kotuku to help anyone who need us don't be afraid to give us a call, we are still available 24 hours, seven days. I don’t know whats going to happen next, but Kotuku is in good hands. Thank you all for the great support you've shown me in the past, I'm just going to ask if you can dig a little deeper and send your good thoughts this way, so we can get it out of our lives and get back to normal? Love you all. Leigh-Anne Fox - you can follow our family’s journey on The fabulous mrs fox page ❤️❤️❤️

17/01/2023

A hand-crafted casket for a very special man, along with a gift of gratitude from family: The beautifully crafted casket was lovingly lined with work shirts!! What a comforting idea💙💙💙

01/01/2023

From my family to yours ‘happy new year’. may the year ahead be gentle and kind to us all ❤️ Thankyou for your support in our little funeral home🙏 may 2023 burn a brighter light for us all🕯here’s your reminder to hug those you love 🤗

20/12/2022

Thank you to all the families who came along to our Candle Lighting Memorial Service. A special occasion filled with love. Each candle glowed with hope as we remembered all those who died during the 2022 year.

29/11/2022

Preparing a casket for the final journey of a loved one is something small We can do for a family lost in grief 🪷🙏

27/11/2022

Some great advice for a Monday morning 💖

My grandmother said:

'Don't let your pans shine brighter than you do.
Don't take house cleaning so seriously.
Life is short, have fun!

Dust when you need to,
but also take time to paint a picture or write a poem,
take a walk or visit a friend.

Cook whatever you want, water your plants....
Take time off to drink a beer, swim at the beach (or pool),
climb mountains, play with dogs, listen to music, read books,
spend time with your friends
and enjoy life.

Dust off if you need to,
but life goes on outside.
You know this day will never come back.

'Dust off if you need to'
but remember that you are getting older
and many things you can do now
are not so easy to do in your old age.

And when you leave, since we all leave one day,
you will also become dust...

And no one will remember how many bills you paid,
not even your clean house, but they will remember your friendship,
your fun and what you teached them.'

~ Roos Vangheluwe

image | Opal Lee, by Elizabeth Lavin
https://www.southernliving.com/culture/opal-lee-grandmother-of-juneteenth?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20210619

20/11/2022

Gifts of comfort for those grieving🎁 We have been working hard to develop a care package that says a thousand words when someone dies. Our care packages wrap their recipients in love, gratitude, and hope. Filled with thought, warming teas, mood spray and wild flower seeds that ease the mind, while rose quartz and candles help heal the soul. Each box brings a little bit of peace when times are tough. Contact Kotuku to order your very special package in-time for Christmas. Let those you love, know they are loved💖✨

16/11/2022

Yesterday we fare welled the beautiful Alexa from Elmslie House in Wanaka.✨ Alexa has spent 15 years caring for others in Wanaka and is now taking some time for herself and her family.💖 Thank you for the warm invitation to afternoon tea, the delicious chocolate creamed lamingtons🎂 and for your caring nature towards others. As mentioned yesterday...on many occasions... you will be missed.🌹

02/11/2022

Even the hardiest old roses die. The strong winds in Cromwell killed my gorgeous rose last night😢 on the bright side I now have a champagne bucket full of yellow roses to greet me when I get home for the next few days 🥂💐🏵

31/10/2022

So privileged to be part of the first group of funeral directors studying for their diploma. It’s been a long year so far but halfway there!! Onto safety in funeral and workshop practices.

27/10/2022

Caring for the deceased gives funeral directors a real opportunity to appreciate each minute of each day. We are confronted with the truth that life is short, every time we go to work, and this allows us to make braver choices, not worry about the small things and leave beautiful memories behind. Wh...