Hardings Funerals Ltd

18/12/2025

We think children bring light to a tough day.

13/12/2025

In memory of June Hartwell

Peacefully at Brydon Court on Monday 8th December 2025, aged 81 years. Eldest daughter of the late Janet (Jess) and Cecil Hartwell. Loved sister of Janet (decd), Peter (decd), and Hugh. Loved aunt of Christopher, Kerry, Julian, Addrienne, their partners and their families. A special thank you to Bry...

05/12/2025

Our final coffee club for 2025 has been held with a beautiful lunch held at Tika in Hawera.
We had a wonderful time of sharing that filled our hearts.
Because at the end of the day this coffee club is about you. The people. Always the people. Lets bring back our community, in person. With heart.

Next coffee club will be at on the 9th January 2026 at 10am.
From this date, we will move back to the first friday each month.

01/12/2025

Before anything else, breathe. There’s no rush. It’s okay to take a moment to gather your thoughts and the support you need. When you're ready, we're here for you.

30/11/2025

In this week’s Southern Star, the “Women in Business” feature highlighted Kelly — a familiar and trusted face in our community. Kelly began her career in funeral service in 1993 and steadily worked her way through the profession with dedication and compassion.

She qualified as an embalmer in 1995 and later as a funeral director in 2016. Over the years, she has contributed widely to the industry, serving on the board of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, supporting Funeral Care magazine, and holding the office of Almoner within the association.

In 2019, Kelly purchased Hardings Funerals. Since then, she has continued to serve local families with sincerity and transparency, offering guidance that is clear, easy to understand, and grounded in genuine care. Her commitment to trusted, accessible service remains at the heart of everything she does.

28/11/2025

Join us for Coffee Club in December, before the madness of the festive season really kicks off.

See you there?

24/11/2025

Do you think you're good at crying?

21/11/2025

The Funeral Myth Busters are back. This time, we're talking about how to store ashes.

17/11/2025

Personal touches, favourite songs, shared jokes… A funeral is all about the details that turn a farewell into a reflection of a life well lived. How would you like to be remembered?

16/11/2025

Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to funerals. But it does help to know what things actually cost so you can make choices that feel right for you.

14/11/2025

A huge thank you to Mel the Painter for her stunning work! Her inspiration was born from our invitation to our Christmas Remembrance Service which is Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 5.30pm at Tairoa Lodge .