Manawatu-Whanganui Funeral Home

Levin Funeral Home

Professional funeral services in Levin, Manawatu-Whanganui

Contact Information

Levin, Manawatu-Whanganui

Our Services

Traditional Funerals

Complete funeral arrangements including viewing, ceremony, and burial or cremation services.

Cremation Services

Professional cremation arrangements with various memorial and scattering options available.

Memorial Services

Celebration of life ceremonies and memorial gatherings to honor your loved one's memory.

Pre-Planning

Plan ahead and ensure your wishes are known with our pre-planning funeral services.

Family Support

Compassionate guidance and support for families during their time of need.

Venue Arrangements

Assistance with venue selection and coordination for funeral and memorial services.

About Levin Funeral Home

Professional funeral services in Levin and the wider Horowhenua district.

Our Commitment

  • • Professional and compassionate care
  • • 24/7 availability for families
  • • Personalized service options
  • • Transparent pricing

Service Areas

  • • Levin
  • • Manawatu-Whanganui region
  • • Surrounding communities
  • • Nationwide arrangements

Need Immediate Assistance?

The compassionate team at Levin Funeral Home is here to help you through this difficult time. Contact them 24/7 for immediate assistance.

Location

284 Oxford Street, Horowhenua, Levin 5510, New Zealand

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Typical New Zealand costs

Levin Funeral Home does not publish prices on their website. The figures below are the typical range for the New Zealand area, not a quote from this provider. Always ask for a written itemised quote.

Regional range

Direct cremation (no service)

NZ$1,800–3,500 Source: Consumer NZ — Funerals ↗

No-service cremation — body collected, cremated, ashes returned. Fastest-growing segment in NZ.

Basic cremation (with short service)

NZ$3,000–6,000 Source: Consumer NZ — Funerals ↗

Traditional funeral

NZ$8,000–15,000 Source: Consumer NZ — Funerals ↗
Not a quote. These are regional benchmarks from Consumer NZ and Citizens Advice — useful for comparison, but every funeral is bespoke. Get a written itemised quote before signing anything.

Eligible families may receive a Work and Income funeral grant of up to NZ$2,560 toward these costs.

Pre-payment & pre-planning

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The prepayment model offered by Levin Funeral Home is not yet verified on our directory. Most NZ funeral directors offer one or more of three models — director-contract, trust-pool (FDANZ Funeral Trust or Public Trust), or referral to funeral insurance.

Contact the funeral home directly to confirm what they offer, who holds the funds, and how the NZ$10,000 Residential Care Subsidy exemption applies to their scheme.

Recent reviews

4.7 / 5
13 Google reviews
Akevai Gilbert
★★★★★
a year ago

Top tier service, friendly and professional. Flower arrangements for my father was fast and within the hour, they provided awesome support and workmanship in making our experience of losing my father less difficult. Cannot experience the immense gratitude I have for their craft. Just excellent.

Tauajane
★★★★★
7 years ago

Harvey Bowler was a very professional service and definitely catered to our cultural needs! My little sister recently passed away, and our family hired them. Michael was amazing! Helped in everyway to get everything sorted for us so things ran as soon as possible. His timing was great, & I could see he genuinely cared and wanted to help make everything seamless- and it did. Thank you so much Michael! I know with whatever happens in the future we'll always come to you guys.

Cobi Fredric
★★★★★
4 years ago

My family found everyone at Harvey Bowler so helpful and knowledgeable. They were very time flexible and responsive to messages even over the weekend. With their help we had a beautiful service for our loved one and they made it all run smoothly with as least stress as possible during a really difficult time. Thank you.

Julian Powell
★★★★★
3 months ago

Thank you so much to Brendon, Andrew & Liz, for supporting me and the family in a difficult time.

Kelly Harris
★★★★★
5 years ago

My mother passed away during COVID lockdown and I reside overseas. The staff at Harvey Bowler have been nothing short of amazing whilst we waited ten months for a travel bubble. I sent countless emails and they always responded promptly and assisted with the paperwork taking excess pressure off me. Once a travel bubble allowed me to fly to NZ they went out of their way to organise the service which was incredibly beautiful. This followed with the organisation of a Headstone and it was up withIn one month. Thank you so much for the five star service I highly recommend to all.

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Levin Funeral Home.

Where is Levin Funeral Home located?
Levin Funeral Home is based in Levin, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand. Funeral services are typically offered to families across the Manawatu-Whanganui region. Contact Levin Funeral Home directly for specific service-area coverage.
What services does Levin Funeral Home offer?
Levin Funeral Home offers traditional funeral services, cremation, and memorial services. Most New Zealand funeral homes also assist with pre-paid funeral plans, casket selection, celebrant referrals, and after-care support. Contact Levin Funeral Home directly to confirm the full range of services available for your family's needs.
How do I contact Levin Funeral Home?
You can reach Levin Funeral Home directly — phone is the fastest way to reach a funeral home outside normal business hours. Funeral homes in New Zealand are typically available 24/7 for urgent at-need calls. For pre-planning or general enquiries, normal business hours apply.
How much does a funeral cost with Levin Funeral Home?
Funeral costs in New Zealand vary widely depending on the type of service (traditional, cremation only, direct cremation), casket choice, venue, and ancillary costs (flowers, catering, celebrant, death notices). A typical cremation in Manawatu-Whanganui ranges from approximately NZ$3,500 (direct cremation) to NZ$10,000+ (full traditional service). Contact Levin Funeral Home directly for a written quote — they're the most accurate source for current pricing.
Does Levin Funeral Home offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Many New Zealand funeral homes offer pre-paid funeral plans, which let you fix today's prices and ease the financial burden on your family. Funds are typically held by an independent funeral trust regulated under New Zealand law. Contact Levin Funeral Home to confirm whether they offer pre-paid plans and to request a copy of their plan terms.
Can I claim the WINZ funeral grant when using Levin Funeral Home?
New Zealand's Funeral Grant from MSD/WINZ can contribute up to approximately NZ$2,559 (current cap; see msd.govt.nz for the latest figure) towards funeral costs for eligible families. Levin Funeral Home is a licensed funeral home and should be able to provide the invoices and documentation needed for a Funeral Grant application. Eligibility depends on the deceased's circumstances, not the funeral home chosen.