"Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.The way of nature is unchanging. Knowing constancy is insight."
- Lao Tzu
Eco Funerals
Leaving a lighter footprint ~ Its in the little details that make the biggest impact
At Eco Funerals Kumeu, you are not alone. We strive to ensure all your wishes are carried out to the fullest, and do absolutely everything possible to make these difficult decisions as easy as possible.
We will transfer your loved one into our care where we can eco prepare, clothe and place into an eco casket of your choice. This option allows you to view and spend time with your loved one, either at home or in one of our viewing rooms.
We will make a time to arrange and conduct an arrangement with you and all those who wish to play a part in the decision making.We do not follow the traditional process of conducting a funeral, we work with your loved one in mind to create a fitting tribute.
We will accumulate statistical information required to register your loved ones passing with Births, Death and Marriages, (which will happen after the cremation or burial has taken place). We will then guide you in all the aspects for arranging and conducting a remarkable service fitting of your loved ones life.
We will provide all options for you to have a service or to simply celebrate your loved ones life as eco friendly as possible ~ from caskets, to flowers, to paper to the food, to a nature inspired location.
The Eco Funeral package includes the following;
*Our professional services in consulting and liasing with the doctors, hospitals, rest homes, coronors, crematorium.
*Transfer of your loved one into our care or the care of designated residence, from place of death and the care of your loved one for a funeral service through to the cremation or burial.
*Eco preparation
*Provision of transport of your loved one to the crematorium or cemetery
*Securing of the Medical Documents
*Registering the death with the department of Internal Affairs
*Obtaining a death certificate
*Return of the ashes if cremation has been decided upon
Cremation Services
Always Professional
The process of cremation is standard at the surrounding crematoriums, however we can suggest ways of making it as eco as possible.
Burial and Graveside Services
Completely Personalized
The Waikumete Cemetery now has a Natural Burial section that we can help guide assist with.