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Wellington’s natural option For fifteen years, Broadbent & May has been Wellington’s niche eco-funeral provider. We are so grateful to all the families who have entrusted us to take the best care of their person. Thank you. But now, with the planned move to Dunedin, for ‘Mainland’ adventures, it’s time for change. After a ‘Cinderella search’, we believe we’ve found the ‘best fit’ solution to continue the Broadbent & May legacy. They’re ‘Funerals Naturally’, an established, locally owned funeral company committed to the concept. They have the same core values,…

First steps If a family member dies in hospital, a hospice or rest home, the next of kin will be informed and will be advised to contact a funeral company. Nursing staff will ensure a doctor, or nurse practitioner, completes the Medical Certificate of Causes of Death form and Application for Cremation form (if applicable). Should a family member die at home, while under the care of a hospice or registered palliative caregiver, you need to inform the on-call nursing staff who will arrange for a doctor to visit and sign the…

What is normal? There is no ‘normal’. Every family has different values and expectations determined by their cultural beliefs, traditions and the wishes of the deceased. Families should be encouraged to take the time to arrange a funeral that best reflects the person who has died. When to have the service Timing is flexible – there are no laws governing when a funeral service must be held, it may be appropriate to have the service the following day or wait a week or more so distant family and friends can…

Burial, Cremation or Donation You can choose to have your body either: buried in the earth (natural or conventional cemetery) cremated buried at sea donated to medical science Earth burial In the greater Wellington region there are ten active public cemeteries: Karori Cemetery – Wellington (burials available only in existing family plots)Map of Karori CemeteryMakara Cemetery – WellingtonMap of Makara CemeteryNatural Burial Cemetery – Wellington (a dedicated section of Makara Cemetery)Akatarawa Cemetery – Upper HuttTaita Cemetery – Lower Hutt (burials available only in existing family plots)Whenua Tapu Cemetery – PoriruaParaparaumu…

Managing the budget The cost of a funeral varies depending on the choices made by the family. The Consumer Magazine published an updated report on Funerals in August of 2023. They stated that the average cost of a ‘modest’ funeral in New Zealand is between $8,000.00 and $10,000. FairGo suggested an average of $9,000 in 2012. The Citizens Advice Bureau also suggests between $8,000 to $10,000. Funerals Naturally recognise that for some, funeral costs are a major concern. We offer honest advice and support on how to effectively reduce costs….

Tidying up After a death, there is a lot of administration needed to tie-up an estate and almost every task will require the Registered Death Certificate. If there was a Will and assets over $40K, an Executors next step will be to apply for Probate, a legal requirement to have the Will approved by the High Court, so the instructions can be actioned, (approval can take 6-8 weeks). You can legally administer this yourself, but it can be complex, so consider legal advice. If there was no Will, the person…

Funerals Naturally Formally Broadbent & May Call us 04 974 5076 Email us info@funeralsnaturally.co.nz Contact us We are available to take your first call at anytime. For all other enquiries you can contact usbetween 8.30am and 5.00pm –  Monday to Friday.  

When choosing a venue for a funeral you are not restricted to churches or chapels. There are alternatives like club rooms, community halls, hotels, homes, theatres, parks, gardens or simple graveside services. Consider the accessibility of the venue, whether they will allow a coffin on site and whether there is room for seating and catering. Karori Small Chapel & Crematorium Designed by noted Wellington architect, John Sydney Swan, this small chapel was built in 1909. There are six stunning stained glass windows designed and crafted in Dublin, commissioned by William Ferguson. The small…

Earth to Earth Wellington was the first city in New Zealand to adopt a Natural Burial Cemetery for residents wanting to reduce the impact of their final foot print. Established in 2008 through the dedication of the not-for-profit organisation Natural Burials, it’s located in the Makara Cemetery and the site is administered by the Wellington City Council. The concept is a burial site where nothing is introduced to the soil that will pollute or interfere with natural environmental processes. Bodies are not embalmed, are dressed in natural fibres and buried in…