What’s it like to pre-plan your funeral?

Planning your funeral can be part of a gentle process of putting your affairs in order. It can create peace of mind for you, and certainty for those you love, because they know how you wish them to celebrate your life after you are gone.

Our staff and funeral directors are empathetic, professional and prioritise giving you, your family and loved ones the most comfortable respectful experience as possible. We aim for the most seamless and meaningful process to take the stress out of an often trying time.

We’ll make it happen with the honesty, warmth, and personal service that the people of Christchurch Ōtautahi have trusted for 135+ years.

Celebrate your life, your way

The team at John Rhind Funeral Directors offer a free funeral planning service. We can visit your home for a relaxed conversation, and help you plan a ceremony that reflects your life, your values, and the people you love.

Your plans can be as simple or as detailed as you like, and we record your wishes so you can change your arrangements any time you wish. Everybody is different and unique and we really feel that one’s funeral should reflect this very sentiment.

We’re here to deliver with the traditions of dignity, respect, and service that are the hallmark of our dedicated team.

We serve the people of Canterbury from our two locations in Christchurch and Kaiapoi.

Start important conversations

Once you’ve made your funeral plans it’s a good idea to talk with the people important to you about your wishes. This can start beautiful conversations about your life. Sharing your life story is a precious gift to your family and to yourself.

By talking about your life, we can celebrate the joyful moments, forgive ourselves any regrets, and come to terms with how we’ve lived. Taking time to talk brings peace and closeness.

Spare your family worry about arrangements and costs

Paying for your funeral in advance can help spare your family worry about arrangements and costs. It also helps protect your pension.

Prepaid funerals up to $10,000 are excluded from asset testing when assessing your eligibility for subsidies for residential care. Your prepayment will be held safe in the Funeral Trust administered by The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand, giving you piece of mind that we are upholding the standards consistent of the national level.

We’ve updated our website with helpful resources to help you pre-plan your funeral. Visit johnrhind.co.nz and take a look at the pre-planning section.

If you’d like to plan your funeral, the team at John Rhind are here to guide you through your choices. Call 03 379 9920 or emailstaff@johnrhind.co.nz