Hardings Funerals Ltd

Hardings Funerals Ltd Because you are at the center of everything we do.
06 278 8633 Integrity. Honesty. Dignity. Flexibility. Professionalism. What word do you use for funeral service?

We use all of these and more. At Hardings we are committed to ensuring that the funeral farewell is based entirely on your choices. Working together we can help you create a service that is an expression of love and respect, where attention to detail is all encompassing, and traditions important to your family will be followed.

Michelle passed away peacefully at 5am this morning, Thursday 11th September 2025 with family by her side.We will update...
11/09/2025

Michelle passed away peacefully at 5am this morning, Thursday 11th September 2025 with family by her side.
We will update this notice in the morning with livestream details. Michelle's funeral will be held at the Te Kiri hall on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, 11am.

When I think back to my teenage years, I was definitely the “square peg in a round hole.” I never really clicked into on...
05/09/2025

When I think back to my teenage years, I was definitely the “square peg in a round hole.” I never really clicked into one group, and that made for lonely times. I spent a lot of energy trying to figure out where I fit — and most days, the world just seemed a bit too round for me.

Farm life was my history. Mum and Dad were dairy farmers, so I grew up knowing about milk fat, grass growth, and those twice-a-day milkings. Nana and Grandad had farmed locally too, which added in a mix of floral art groups, and the good old country cabarets that gave rural life a bit of sparkle.

I even played netball for the Athletic Rugby Club, until a catastrophic knee injury sent my life in another direction. Suddenly, the bar work, catering, shearing shed jobs, relief milking, and even cooking fish and chips were all off the table.

Then, in 1993, I stepped into funeral service in Hāwera — and something clicked. This work isn’t about fitting in — it’s about connecting with people, in all their difference and uniqueness.

Fast forward to this week, and I’ll be honest — I look a little tired. It’s been one of those weeks where the days are long, the emotions are heavy, and the to-do list never seems to shrink. But behind the scenes, that’s what our work is: walking alongside families through some of the hardest moments, and doing our best to carry a little bit of their load.

To the families we’ve served this week — thank you. Thank you for your grace, your patience, and your trust. Each of you came with your own story, your own needs, and your own way of saying goodbye. It’s been our privilege to walk that journey with you.

And to our team at Hardings — I’m so proud of you. You’ve dug deep, backed each other, and kept showing up with genuine care. That’s not easy when the pace is full-on, but you’ve done it anyway. You’re the heart of what we do, and I couldn’t ask for a better group to be tired alongside.

Our Coffee Club is at Tika again, 10am next Friday, September 5th. Whether you want to chat, share a story, or just sip ...
28/08/2025

Our Coffee Club is at Tika again, 10am next Friday, September 5th. Whether you want to chat, share a story, or just sip a hot cuppa, we'd love to have you there.

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A Quote By Maya Angelou: "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it" This fits so well ...
20/08/2025

A Quote By Maya Angelou: "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it" This fits so well with our Jordie!

Such a beautiful tribute....
20/08/2025

Such a beautiful tribute....

We invoice each funeral with three categories: our professional fee, the elements you choose, and any third-party costs/...
18/08/2025

We invoice each funeral with three categories: our professional fee, the elements you choose, and any third-party costs/disbursements. You are welcome to call us at the office 06 278 8633 to discuss costs at any time.

https://hardingsfunerals.co.nz/pricing/



15/08/2025

The Memorial Book... a beautiful keepsake choc full of mementos from the rich lives of your loved ones. Something to pop on the coffee table or to cherish in your own time, our memorial books provide a brief history and detail on your loved one along with all the photos or snippets of their life you choose to share with us.

14/08/2025

Sometimes an anniversary will pop up and all of a sudden it will take you back.

On this day, 20 years ago on a difficult and deadly stretch of road, three young lives were taken tragically in an terrible terrible accident.

After the accident, Hardings Funerals looked after those three people to the very best of their ability.
What happened after was a series of public meetings and a lot of campaigning to take the bridge down and make the road straight.

We went to those meetings and campaigned for road safety.

Just prior to road works finally being approved another incident struck, this time even closer to home, fueling the fire to create safe roading.

We got the safe road, but nothing will bring back three loved children who were simply out having fun that night.

We remember you all. We remember your families. We remember.

Address

17 Regent Street
Hawera
4610

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 11:59pm
Saturday 12am - 11:59pm
Sunday 12am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+6462788633

Website

https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/, https://www.funeral-link.co.nz/

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