New Zealand: funeral directors
Updated 30 December 2025
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The following resource that identifies funeral directors has been prepared by the British High Commission Wellington for the convenience of British Nationals who may require this service and assistance in New Zealand. It is provided on the understanding that we (the British High Commission Wellington) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local funeral director.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions, but our suggested resources are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
List of funeral directors in New Zealand
See find a funeral director: FDANZ for a list of registered funeral directors in New Zealand.
Useful information
All funeral directors in New Zealand have English-speaking staff.
New Zealand funeral directors are in private practice.
New Zealand funeral directors are not affiliated to local authorities.
Check the list to find funeral directors who conduct international repatriations. Most will have experience of helping British nationals.
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