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Gillions Funeral Services is based in Dunedin, locally owned and operated, and provides a comprehensive funeral service to the Dunedin and wider Otago area.

Gillions Funeral Services is Dunedin's oldest family owned full service funeral home. We service the wider Otago area, from Palmerston in the north, Lawrence and Roxburgh in Central Otago, to Milton and Balclutha in the south.Our services cover every aspect of dealing with a death, from the initial transfer and funeral planning, through to the actual funeral and post-funeral decisions.Several organisations and individuals need to be contacted in order to arrange a funeral service. We will liaise with them and organise all the details, as well as take care of the legal requirements and registering the death.We can advise on choosing between burial or cremation, and on your loved one’s final resting place. We also offer relocation services, both nationally and internationally.Our service is always offered with the highest levels of personal attention and empathy; we understand the difficult and stressful time families go through at the time of death.Gillions Funeral Services is a member of The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and a foundation member of New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes.

19/11/2025

RAVENWOOD, David - 2.1.1962 - 14.11.2025
Passed peacefully, at the Otago Community Hospice, with family by his side. Beloved father of Renée, Cody, and Kaycee, a loved son, husband, brother, grandad, uncle and friend to so many.
David’s family would like to thank everyone who was involved in his journey.

A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin at 2pm on Thursday November 20. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

David’s service will be livestreamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to the Ravenwood Family c/- 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin.

10/11/2025

WEST, Tyler J Stuart
12 Sept 1995 – 30 Oct 2025

Our golden haired, lion hearted son has gone suddenly. We are left broken hearted in his wake. Tyler’s life will be celebrated at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 2pm on Tuesday, November 11. Please wear your favourite band tees for our music mad boy.

The service will be live-streamed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to 16 Norfolk St, Saint Clair, Dunedin 9012.

19/09/2025

ADDISON, James Albert 'Jim'
On September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Clare. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Stephen and Susan. Loved Granddad of Caitlin and Joshua, and Eloise and Alex. Loved uncle of Sandra, Michelle, and Debby.

Rest in Peace

Jim's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village for their kindness and care. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jim Addison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 242 Main South Road, Green Island, on Saturday, September 20, at 10.30am.

17/09/2025

Hunter, Robert George - 4/9/1935 – 15/9/2025

Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital after a brief illness, aged 90. Beloved son of the late Harold & Marjory. Beloved husband of Mercia for 65 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Mark, Scott & Karen, the late Anne, Andrew & Angie. Much loved grandpa of Cameron, Callum, Brooke, Annabelle and Alex. Loved brother-in-law to Roger & Sally.

A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at Dunedin South Presbyterian Church, 393 King Edward Street at 2pm on Friday 19th September.

09/09/2025

Burton, Stephen Wayne
8.8.60 – 4.9.25
On Thursday 4th September as a result of a tragic accident, Stephen lost his life doing something that he loved, Motorcycling.
Stephen was the youngest son of Fred and Raylene Burton (*) and brother of Peter, brother-in-law to Margaret and uncle to Jack, his only nephew. (*denotes deceased)

Despite being part of a small immediate family, he was a cousin and friend to many in the large extended family both in NZ and overseas. Those who knew Stephen could see in him a truly compassionate soul, who gave many voluntary hours to Ross home and his other passion of singing in groups and choirs. His work driving the school busses for children needing special care and his devoted care to ageing parents Fred and Raylene using his (ex) nursing skills, testifies to his compassionate approach to all life.

A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 11am on Saturday, September 13. Messages to the Burton family C/- Gillions Funeral Services

Ride free my dear wee brother, Ride on forever, Open that throttle and go. There's nothing in your way now.

Peter, Margaret, Jack and Annabel

Stephen's service will be available to live stream from:
https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

26/08/2025

A service for Marina Helen Robati-Mani at Knox Church, 11:00am on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

Marina's service is available to live stream via our website:
https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Address

407 Hillside Road, South
Dunedin
9012

Telephone

+6434552128

Website

http://www.gillions.co.nz/

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Gillions Funeral Services is based in Dunedin. We service the wider Otago area and cover every aspect of dealing with a death of a loved one, from the initial transfer and funeral planning, through to the actual funeral and post-funeral decisions.

We have a full range of facilities here at 407 Hillside Road providing a wrap-around service for families. We have the resources and experience to organise anything from the simplest farewell through to large and complex funerals. Our chapel is equipped with hearing loop technology, seating for 200 with overflow spaces, and excellent recording and live streaming capability. We also have a reception lounge, offices, and viewing rooms. Our comprehensive mortuary care facilities means that we can offer the full range of care options including eco care. We also offer relocation services, both nationally and internationally.

We work with all budgets and can tailor a farewell that meets your needs. Our staff are trained and qualified and our firm is a member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ), and the New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes (NZIFH).

Our service is always offered with the highest levels of personal attention and empathy; we understand the difficult and stressful time families go through at the time of death.