The Funeral Trust
The FDANZ Funeral Trust is a prearranged funeral plan available exclusively through members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
A prearranged funeral through the FDANZ Funeral Trust will give you the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes are understood, your funeral details are in good hands, and the financial situation has been addressed.
New Zealand Embalmers Association
The Wilson Funeral Home is proud to be a member of the New Zealand Embalmers Association (NZEA), the national professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards of embalming practice.
Our team includes experienced and qualified embalmers who are active within the association. This affiliation reflects our commitment to industry leadership, ongoing professional development, and excellence in care.
Families can take comfort knowing their loved one is cared for with dignity, technical expertise, and adherence to best practices.
Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand
The Wilson Funeral Home is a proud member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ), the country’s largest national body representing funeral professionals.
Established in 1937, FDANZ sets and maintains high standards across the industry, with members adhering to a strict Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. This ensures that families receive compassionate, transparent, and professional care during their time of need.
As an FDANZ member, The Wilson Funeral Home demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in funeral service, giving families peace of mind that they are in trusted hands.
myTrove
MyTrove is a free New Zealand based service that simplifies the often overwhelming task of notifying organisations after someone passes away.
With just one secure notification, MyTrove can alert multiple government departments like Inland Revenue, Work & Income, and the Passports Office as well as banks, insurers, utilities, and more.
This saves significant time and stress for families, executors, or lawyers—cutting down an average of 52 hours of work and eliminating the need to repeat the same information across different agencies.
The platform also offers helpful links for related tasks such as closing social media accounts, applying for probate, or checking for unclaimed funds.
MyTrove is free to use and funded by the organisations being notified. You can use it yourself or have your law firm manage it on your behalf.
Sands New Zealand
Sands New Zealand is a voluntary, parent-run non‑profit network supporting whānau throughout Aotearoa who have experienced the death of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, birth, or infancy, regardless of gestation or cause.
Their dedicated volunteers, many of whom are bereaved parents themselves, offer non-judgmental empathy and understanding through a variety of support services, including peer support meetings, phone and online chat groups, one-on-one support, hospital assistance, and memory-making resources like certificates, inkless hand and footprint kits, memory boxes, and mementos.
Sands also provides practical information packs for parents. At Sands, they firmly believe that “a little life, not a little loss” deserves acknowledgment, care, and connection, and they are here to walk alongside you on every step of this journey.
Skylight
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and everyone responds to it in their own way. Skylight is a trusted New Zealand organisation that helps children, young people, and adults through challenging times.
They offer practical tools, counselling referrals, and resources to support people as they navigate the emotional, physical, and spiritual impacts of grief — always with respect for individual and cultural needs.
Organ Donation New Zealand
Organ and tissue donation is a generous act that can save and transform lives. At Wilson Funeral Home, we support families who choose donation, ensuring the process is handled with care and respect.
It does not delay funeral plans or prevent home viewings or returning your loved one to a marae. Specialist Donor Coordinators are available 24/7 to guide families through each step. This remarkable gift can help up to ten people and leaves a lasting legacy of hope.
Kenzie’s Gift
Losing a loved one can be especially difficult for tamariki (ages 3–12) and mātātahi (ages 13–24). Kenzie’s Gift is a New Zealand-based charity that supports young people affected by serious illness or bereavement.
They offer up to 12 fully funded one-on-one therapy sessions with registered child and family psychotherapists, along with specialised support kits and evidence-based resources. These tools help young people process their emotions, build resilience, and feel supported.
Services range from creative therapies like art and play for younger children, to guided conversations and coping strategies for teens. All support is age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and available across Aotearoa.
By connecting with Kenzie’s Gift, families can ensure their young people receive compassionate, expert care during life’s most difficult moments.
Whetūrangitia
wheturangitia.services.govt.nz
When a baby or child dies, families often face overwhelming practical and emotional challenges. Whetūrangitia is a government-led resource hub designed to support whānau experiencing loss at any stage—from miscarriage and stillbirth to neonatal death or fetal abnormality.
It provides clear information on entitlements such as paid parental leave, bereavement leave, funeral grants, and the coronial process. Whetūrangitia also connects families with counselling services, helplines, grief resources, and community support, offering accurate, culturally sensitive, and practical guidance during this deeply difficult time.
1737
Coping with loss can bring a wide range of emotions: sadness, anxiety, loneliness, even a sense of being overwhelmed — and all of these feelings are completely natural.
To support you and your family during these times, 1737 is a free, confidential helpline available 24/7 to everyone in New Zealand. You can call or text anytime to speak with a trained counsellor who can offer immediate emotional support, guide you to further help, or share simple self-care tools like calming breathing techniques.
Whether you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to, a caring voice is only a call or text away.
Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support
Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support provides compassionate, free 24/7 support to individuals and whānau affected by crime, suicide, or traumatic events — including those facing the sudden loss of a loved one.
Their team delivers confidential emotional and practical assistance tailored to your needs: helping navigate the coronial and justice systems and managing the Victim Assistance Scheme.
Whether it’s supporting your whānau through the police and court process or guiding you in preparing meaningful tributes, their trained Support Workers and volunteers walk beside you with empathy and respect.
At a time when every moment matters most, they are here to uphold dignity, foster healing, and ensure no one faces the journey alone.
