Cultural Considerations FAQs

Direct cremation may be able to support different cultural, spiritual, and whānau needs, depending on what’s important to you.

Talk to us about your requirements — we’ll help you understand what’s possible and support you where we can.

Yes – whānau can be involved in decisions throughout the process.

Direct cremation allows time for families to talk things through and decide together what feels right.

That’s completely okay.

You don’t need to have everything decided before contacting us – we’ll explain what needs to happen first and what can be decided later.

Yes – you can hold your own gathering in your own time, in a way that feels right for you and your family.

We can also support you with arrangements if you’d like help when you’re ready.

Please talk to us about any spiritual or cultural requests.

We’ll help you understand what’s possible within a direct cremation service and where additional arrangements may be needed.

Direct cremation may be able to work alongside some tikanga or family customs, depending on what is important to your whānau.

We recommend speaking with your whānau or cultural advisors, and we can help explain what is possible and how we can support you.