Hope and Sons Funeral Directors


	Telephone 03 455 5074 Freephone 0800 55 5074

Before a Funeral

WHY PLAN AHEAD?

When it comes to funerals, many of us don't like to think about them, let alone plan for them. Today more and more people are changing the way they think and find that it makes a lot of sense to pre-arrange their funeral or join a prepayment plan. You can have the peace of mind that your wishes are known and that you have made arrangements for them to be carried out.

WHY HAVE A FUNERAL?

Time has helped evolve customs and rituals and those with us today are the ones which have proven to offer the most comfort and support. The funeral is the final opportunity that family and friends have to publicly express their love and respect for the deceased. If it is arranged carefully and sensitively so that it expresses the feelings and fulfils the needs of everyone attending, then it can be enormously beneficial in helping people come to terms with their loss.

It is the first and most important step towards working through ones grief and re adjusting to life. The therapeutic value of the funeral is widely recognised.

And finally, from a practical point of view, the funeral assures the legal, reverent and dignified burial or cremation of the deceased.

PRE-PAID FUNERALS AND PRE-PLANNED FUNERALS

To save family members the burden of funeral arrangements we have a Pre-Arrangement Service. All details are recorded by Hope & Sons in the strictest confidence. No obligation inquiries are welcome and advice is given at any time.

The FDANZ Funeral Trust is a pre-arrangement plan available through members of Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) of which Hope & Sons is a member.

Pre-paid funeral funds are not held by Hope & Sons Ltd or any other associated business. Hope & Sons Ltd complies fully with the pre-paid bylaws of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and their Funeral Trust, who holds the funds until they are needed.

The FDANZ Funeral Trust is a secure way to pre-pay for your funeral. This Trust has been established by FDANZ to assist anyone to make arrangements for their funeral, or the funeral of another person such as a family member.

Take time to complete the form(s) below:

Your Personal Details

Full Name

Full Name at Birth

E-Mail Address*

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Occupation

Years living in NZ

(if not born in NZ)

Address

- Street

- Suburb

- Town/City

Ethnic Group

From NZ Maori?

Mother's Full Name

Her Maiden Name

Mother's Occupation

Father's Full Name

Father's Occupation

1st Marriage, to

Spouse's DOB

Where & When

2nd Marriage, to

Spouse's DOB

Where & When

Sons' DOB

Daughters' DOB

Are you a marriage celebrant, JP or hold any honours/awards?

Funeral Instructions

Cremation, or	Burial
New grave, or	Existing

Which Cemetery:

Venue for Funeral:	Hope & Sons Chapel
	Church:
	Other:
To lead the service:	Funeral Celebrant
	Clergy
	Other; their name

Your religion

Tell us our wishes or preferences:
	Casket and clothing
	Ashes or Burial plots
	Ashes placement
	Flowers
	Music/Hymns
	Death Notices
	Catering
	Granite plaques
	Monumental Work
	RSA, Lodge, Sports Clubs & Others

Main Family Contact:

Full Name
E-mail Address*
Address
Your Solicitor's Name
Your Doctor's Name
Is the Funeral prepaid?

About Us

Hope and Sons are leaders in professional service and qualified expertise.
We have helped, served, and formed many friendships with families in Dunedin and throughout Otago and Southland over our decades of service.

Our Aims & Values

Hope and Sons will create opportunities to say farewell that are meaningful to you.

We will provide consistently high standards.

We are helpful, caring, tidy, polite, respectful, and honest.

Hope and Sons

Dunedin, NZ: 03 455 5074
Palmerston, NZ: Freephone 0800 555 074
E-mail:

About Us

Our Aims & Values

Hope and Sons

Telephone: 03 455 5074