Grahams Funeral Services

07/09/2025

"I don't want a fuss"

We hear this often but what happens when the deceased's good intentions create further grief for those left behind?

We are here to help people understand that funerals serve the living, not the dead and that having a service of some sort, without being elaborate, can balance the wishes of your loved one with the needs of those left behind.

Read more by clicking the link below..
https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/news-and-advocacy/funerals-serve-the-living-so-no-fuss-doesnt-help?fbclid=IwY2xjawMq3WZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHviu8XS3dq-2mwzZD2JtUuxC34VlEiFA-JLYHkcd8OZVunWSzdYcakUeMYsz_aem_6KcNHBLJH-3syNb1gdLf3w

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06/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s ❤️

29/08/2025

1 in 3 Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime and each day 77 Kiwis hear the words, “you have cancer.

It’s Daffodil day and we have been out collecting donations for the Cancer Society which will help cancer patients and their families get the care and practical support they need; from crucial help getting to treatment via free driving services, through to specialist nursing and psychology support, and accommodation for those needing life-saving treatment far from home.
If you can, please donate today. Every donation counts!

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26/08/2025

Vote for the wonderful Franklin Hospice to be given the chance to share in $500,000 of grants.

These grants will help our local Hospice to continue the invaluable work they do within our community.

Every vote counts and it only takes a moment.

Help them in our $100,000 in 100 Hours Donation Challenge

19/06/2025

'Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori'

As we celebrate Matariki and the Māori New Year today, we also remember those we have lost in the past year.
Pohutukawa is the star that connects Matariki to the deceased and is the reason people would cry out the names of the dead and weep when Matariki was seen rising in the early morning. It is through Pohutukawa that we remember those who have died in the year just gone.

26/05/2025

Pre-arranging a funeral can reduce the stress and pressure at the time of passing while making sure your wishes are recorded.

Sometimes a pre-arrangement can be sitting down with a cuppa and asking questions about the unknown, to a complete funeral arrangement and pre-payment plan through The Funeral Trust (see link in comments).

Our experienced and qualified staff are here to help guide you through this to ensure you have all of the options and information you need.

Give our office a call today to make a time for us to meet with you to start the process of a pre-arranged funeral or to organise a pre-arrangment pack to be sent to you to create peace of mind for you and your family.

10/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums - To the mothers that are loved, the mothers who were loved and to the mothers who loved and lost.

A special Happy Mother's Day to the wonderful Mums at Grahams Funerals whose love and compassion extends from their own homes into the homes of those we care for 💗

27/04/2025

23/04/2025

We are proud to be members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. Our community can be confident that we adhere to an ethical code of practice and operate under the requirements of the Association.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our team at Grahams. We wish you a safe and happy day spent with those you love.

Our thoughts go to those who are missing someone today 🎄

22/12/2024

Grief can be even more difficult to manage at Christmas time - be kind to yourself and allow yourself to simply mourn ❤️

𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐃, 𝐉𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
Colourful lights that once shone brightly are now in a mess and not plugged in anymore. They aren't working like they're suppose to. Slowly, they can be untangled, inch by inch. there might need to be plenty of rests because this process can take a big effort. Gradually they can be lifted back on the tree, but in a new way. The power source might be on the blink at the start, but one by one the lights can begin to shine again.