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Complete funeral and bereavement care. Based in Tauranga and Cambridge. Every one of us has a story. A story created from our first breath to our last.

We believe funerals aren’t just a place to tell these stories. They’re a place to embrace them. That’s why every Legacy service is bespoke, helping you celebrate your loved one’s life the way they lived it. For memories that live on in your head and in your heart.

11/10/2025

🏆 Part of what makes us unique is that Legacy Funerals is owned by Legacy Trust, a registered charitable trust dedicated to giving back.

This means that profits from our services go right back into the community. With your help, we have gifted over $3.5 million to charities, schools, local organisations and many other incredible causes, truly enabling your loved ones to create a lasting legacy.

Thank you to everyone who has chosen to use our services!

08/10/2025

When families are facing travel, distance, and uncertainty, our team is here to bring calm, care, and clarity.

What we offer:
• Guidance and support no matter where you are located
• Step-by-step reassurance about what to expect. Gentle care for your loved one from arrival through to the farewell
• A compassionate team to walk alongside you, every step of the way

At Legacy, it’s not just about planning a service, it’s about making sure families feel supported, no matter the distance.

For more information, please visit www.legacyfunerals.co.nz or phone our main
Tauranga office on 07 543 4780.

28/09/2025

In Aotearoa, Māori have a deeply meaningful way of honouring life through tangihanga, the funeral process that takes place on the marae.

It is a time of gathering, mourning, storytelling, song, and connection - where whānau and community come together to farewell their loved one.

From staying with the tūpāpaku (deceased) on the marae, to sharing waiata and kōrero, and finally laying their loved one to rest at the urupā (cemetery), every step reflects aroha, respect, and whakapapa.

Tangihanga reminds us that a farewell is not only about loss, but also about honouring the legacy of those who came before, and the love that continues long after.

23/09/2025

Supporting someone who is grieving doesn’t mean finding the perfect words, often, it’s simply about being present.

Here are three gentle ways to help:

• Truly listen - holding space and letting them share, at their pace, without judgement.
• Offer practical support, like a meal or errands.
• Remember special dates, a call or message can mean so much.

Grief is a journey, and small acts of kindness can make it easier to bear.

14/09/2025

Nau mai ki Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Welcome to Māori Language week. By learning simple greetings or phrases, individuals can actively participate in preserving and celebrating the unique identity of Aotearoa, whether at work, social events, or cultural gatherings.

This effort not only promotes understanding but supports the normalisation of te reo Māori and strengthens its identity as a living, integral part of New Zealand’s
culture.

A few phrases that you might like to try are:
Kei te pēhea koe? - “How are you?”
Aroha nui – “With much love”
Kei konā te whakaaro - “Thinking of you”
Ngā mihi nui - “Warm greetings” or “Many thanks”

We encourage everyone, starting this week, to expand their knowledge of Māori language and heritage, supporting its growth and accessibility, and in turn, ensuring its vitality and longevity for future generations.

“Kia ora tonu to tatou taonga tuku iho mo naianei me nga ra kei mua” - “May our
inherited treasures continue to be well for today and the days to come”.

10/09/2025

Legacy Funeral services can be held at one of our dedicated venues in Tauranga and Cambridge, or at a venue of your choice, such as a church, clubroom or function centre.

Our Legacy venues are tastefully decorated, have air-conditioning systems for all-year comfort, an organ/piano, quality sound systems and kitchen facilities for easy on-site catering.

We’re on hand to assist with all audio-visual requirements, including live streaming, and recording to DVD or another medium. Private on-site car parking is available at all of our venues.

06/09/2025

This Father’s Day, we would like to take a quiet moment to celebrate all fathers - those we are blessed to still have by our sides, and those who now live on in our hearts and memories.

To the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures still with us: your love, strength, and guidance are daily gifts. Your presence shapes families, offers comfort, and leaves a legacy that will be felt for generations.

And to those remembering a father no longer here: we know this day can carry both love and longing. May you find peace in the memories that never fade, and comfort in knowing that a father’s love lives on - in your stories, your traditions, and the person you’ve become.

Honouring every dad this Father’s Day – present, remembered, and forever loved.

19/08/2025

Legacy Funerals is proud to support the incredible team at Tauranga Foodbank, sponsoring lunches for their hardworking volunteers who give their time to help those in need.

Tauranga Foodbank provides essential food parcels to local families and individuals facing tough times, ensuring no one in our community goes hungry. By supporting their mahi, we’re continuing Legacy’s promise to give back, because when you choose Legacy Funerals, you’re supporting a charitable trust that invests in the
wellbeing of our local community.

15/08/2025

Our very own Fergus Keith was recently featured in , sharing the surprising realities of life as a funeral director, and why it’s time we all talked more openly about death, and life.

For Fergus, becoming a funeral director wasn’t part of the plan, but it’s become his most rewarding calling. With empathy and care, he helps families craft farewells that aren’t just about saying goodbye, but about celebrating a life well lived.

At Legacy Funerals, we believe every farewell should be as unique as the life it honours. Through thoughtful, personalised services, Fergus and our team help families create meaningful services that bring comfort, connection, and celebration when they’re needed most.

04/08/2025

The Menz Shed Mount Maunganui, recently benefited from a donation of a new Belt and Disk Sander, courtesy of Legacy Funerals.

In conjunction with the donation, Funeral Director Robert Barclay visited the premises at 49 Aviation Avenue in Mount Maunganui, witnessing first hand how the Menz Shed provides a vital environment for men of all ages to connect, develop their skills, and contribute to the community through the making and repairing of goods. With ongoing support and open membership, the Shed continues to serve as a valuable hub for friendship, well-being, and community engagement. It’s the ideal place to “share know-how and enjoy a cuppa with the blokes.”

For more information on Legacy Funerals and it’s support of our local community, please visit www.legacyfunerals.co.nz

28/07/2025

We recently heard from Lisa at , who shared what it’s like working alongside the Legacy team. What stood out? The genuine warmth, the way the team supports each other, and how no one hesitates to lend a hand when it’s needed.

That sense of care doesn’t stop with the families -it’s part of how our team shows up for each other every day.

23/07/2025

Bespoke farewells are tailored tributes designed to celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one in a deeply personal and meaningful way, ensuring that every detail reflects their unique spirit, passions, and the cherished memories you hold.

By collaborating closely with you, our caring and compassionate Legacy team will help craft a memorable farewell that honours their life journey, allowing friends and family to come together to share stories, emotions, and love during this significant moment of remembrance.

For further information, please visit www.legacyfunerals.co.nz

Address

383 Pyes Pa Road
Tauranga
3173

Telephone

+6475434780

Website

https://www.legacyfunerals.co.nz/

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