Waikanae Funeral Home

05/02/2026

On Waitangi Day, we honour the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, acknowledging the ongoing issues of the past while trying to forge a path towards a brighter future, where unity, growth, and collective progress are within reach. 🌟

03/02/2026

The grieving process is inherently unpredictable, nonlinear, and deeply personal, with no established timeline, and it varies significantly for every one of us.
If you are navigating grief at this time, please be kind to yourself

07/01/2026

Alfie's ready to connect with friends and make new ones at the funeral home, spreading a atmosphere of warmth wherever he goes. Come by and say hello - he loves the attention! 💕

31/12/2025

As the New Year approaches, we understand how hard it can be to think about a 'fresh start' when you're missing someone you love. If this is your first New Year without that someone, or even your tenth, we know how hard it can be and how much it can hurt. Please take the time to focus on self-care and reach out for support if you need it.
And if you know someone who might be struggling, be the light that shines hope in their darkness - grab a coffee, lend a listening ear, and show them they're not alone. 💫

07/12/2025

It's okay to grieve during the holidays.

Your feelings are valid 🕊

05/12/2025

The wait is almost over - one more sleep 😴 💤 and we will gather at Christmas at Cedarwood!

Starts at 6.30pm.

17 Parata Street, Waikanae

FREE entry - Food donations for the Kapiti Community Foodbank are greatly appreciated 👏🏼 Kapiti Community Foodbank

30/11/2025

1. Choose the right moment 🫂
Pick a calm, private setting where everyone feels safe and unhurried. Avoid times of stress or family gatherings where emotions might already be high.
2. Frame it around care and love 💟
Start by expressing that your intention is to make things easier for loved ones in the future. For example:
"I’ve been thinking about how we can make sure our wishes are known, so it’s less stressful for everyone later."
3. Use personal experiences as an entry point 🕊
If someone you know recently had a funeral, you can gently reference it:
"After attending [name]’s service, I realised how helpful it was that they had things planned ahead."
4. Keep it practical, not morbid 💐
Focus on the practical benefits — clarity, peace of mind, and ensuring personal wishes are respected.
5. Take it step by step 👣
You don’t have to cover everything in one conversation. Start with general preferences, then move into details like music, readings, or burial choices later.
6. Involve a professional 👩‍🏫
Sometimes it helps to have a funeral director or planner facilitate the discussion. They can provide structure and answer questions objectively.
7. Reassure and listen 👂
Acknowledge that it’s an emotional topic. Let everyone share their feelings and thoughts without rushing to decisions.
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A gentle, honest tone and a focus on care and peace of mind can make the conversation feel less daunting and more like an act of love.

29/11/2025

Christmas @ Cedarwood – A Time to Remember

A moment of reflection and remembrance for those who are no longer with us. This time of year holds special meaning, and we invite the community to come together to honour loved ones and share in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas @ Cedarwood
📅 Sunday 7th December
🕡 6.30pm
📍 17 Parata Street, Waikanae

This is a free community event, and foodbank donations are warmly welcomed.
All are invited to join in support, remembrance, and togetherness this Christmas season.

27/11/2025

✨ Christmas @ Cedarwood! ✨

We’re thrilled to have the wonderful Kāpiti Celebrant, Sarah Topliff, joining us to entertain and guide us through a magical evening of festive fun! 🎄

There’ll be prizes to be won, laughter to share, and plenty of Christmas spirit to go around — so bring your enthusiasm, your friends, and your holiday cheer!

📅 Sunday, 7th December
🕡 6:30pm
📍 17 Parata Street, Waikanae
🫂FREE Event - Foodbank donatos are appreciated

All are welcome — let’s celebrate the season together! ❤️🎅

26/11/2025

The power of music 🎤🎼🎹🎺🎸🎷

Sometimes, words can’t express what’s in our hearts — but music can.

During Janet's mother's funeral, the family had been holding back their emotions throughout the formal service. Then someone started playing ‘Here Comes the Sun’—the Beatles song her mum had hummed and danced to every morning whilst making breakfast. Janet's teenage son immediately cried, remembering weekend mornings when Grandma would dance around the kitchen. Her uncle began quietly singing along, and by the time the song ended, everybody was sobbing—because of the shared memory of a woman who'd found joy in a simple song.

It’s moments like these that remind us how powerful rituals can be. A song, a gesture, a story — they help us express love and loss in ways that words alone can’t.

Explore how simple rituals bring meaning, comfort, and connection - link in comments