Forrest Funeral Services - Orewa

02/09/2025

As part of the East Coast Bays community, we are proud to be part of this day. Are a car or bike enthusiast? Come down on Sunday the 14th of September and check out our Harley Davidson Hearse that will be on display.

12/08/2025

We had an exciting start to the morning. Forrests was part of a TV show being filmed here in Orewa. Here's a few pictures of our team getting the ice off the transfer vehicle and adding an extra shine for its 15 seconds of fame.

07/07/2025

We are updating our Orewa location, and very happy to announce that stage one is complete. A massive thank you to DB Property Services Ltd Dan and his team for their quick and efficient services.

03/07/2025

Even though we feel pain when we lose our family, our pets also feel the pain. Charlie came to say goodbye to his dad today.

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we have loved deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller

26/06/2025

This week has been dusty, but we're looking forward to sharing the amazing transformation once all the work is done.

25/06/2025

More and more people ask us for advice on how to pre plan your own funeral.
Preplanning ensures your farewell aligns with your beliefs and preferences – and it also relieves loved ones from the burden of making difficult decisions when they are grieving.

09/06/2025

The way funerals are conducted have changed over the years, and now there is another option for your final disposition. This interview is interesting to listen to.

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐨𝐨
With New Zealand's first water crematorium opening for business today, President of the Funeral Directors Association Andrew Malcolm joins Emile Donovan to discuss how our attitudes to going out in style are changing.

27/05/2025

Who would have thought that we had a deluge of rain the night before. Auckland Memorial Park & Cemetery.

26/05/2025

Have you ever wondered about the future of your social media profiles after you’re gone? This article offers some thoughtful tips and guidance.

Would your loved ones know what you’d want to happen to your digital presence? Each platform has its own process from memorialising pages to removing LinkedIn profiles.
Now’s a good time to think about your wishes.

23/05/2025

If you have the means, please consider donating to hospice this month. Every dollar you contribute will be matched by their generous principal partners. They are close to reaching their goal, so let’s rally together and provide that extra support to help them cross the finish line. Link in comments.

ONLY $1500 TO GO! We are so close now to reaching our fundraising goal of $40,000. THANK YOU!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

If you haven't already donated, please help us get over the line. This Harbour Hospice Awareness Month (1-31 May) we have four generous principal partners who will match your online donation (up to a total of $20,000) dollar for dollar: Mason Containers LTD.,Northland Waste Warkworth, Move By Design & Diamond Fusion Glass Protection Northern NZ - so you can double your impact!

To donate: https://harbour-hospice-awareness-month.raiselysite.com/

Thank you for your awesome support!!!! It's your generosity that enables us to provide specialist palliative care, free of charge, to those in our community who need it. 🙏🙏🙏

16/05/2025

We are receiving the most beautiful messages from you, with your online donations! This is one of them, about our amazing chef Lil, who is just fantastic with patients and families, and goes out of her way to cook whatever a patient has a hankering for.

Remember, this Harbour Hospice Awareness Month (1-31 May) we have four super-generous principal partners on board who are matching every online donation (up to a total of $20,000) $ for $, meaning you can double your impact in May - Mason Containers LTD., Northland Waste Warkworth, Move By Design & Diamond Fusion Glass Protection Northern NZ.

If you haven't donated yet but would like to, there's still time. And do leave a message! We love reading them and do pass them on. https://harbour-hospice-awareness-month.raiselysite.com/

15/05/2025

Having trouble finding an activity for King's Birthday weekend? Join us in supporting Harbour Hospice Hibiscus Coast at their remarkable art exhibition and sale. For ticket information, please check the link provided in the comments below.