Otago Funeral Home

Exit Funeral Services

Professional funeral services in Dunedin, Otago

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Contact Information

Dunedin, Otago

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 Exit Funeral Services

Contemporary, affordable and flexible funerals and cremations

Our Commitment

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

Service Areas

  • โ€ข Dunedin
  • โ€ข Otago region
  • โ€ข Surrounding communities
  • โ€ข Nationwide arrangements

Need Immediate Assistance?

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

Location

Buller Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Map tiles ยฉ OpenStreetMap, ยฉ CARTO. Location from Google Places ยท verified 2026-06-03.

Typical Dunedin costs

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

Regional range

Basic cremation (with short service)

NZ$3,200โ€“5,500 Source: Consumer NZ โ€” Funerals โ†—

Traditional funeral with burial

NZ$7,500โ€“13,000 Source: Consumer NZ โ€” Funerals โ†—

Burial plot only

NZ$2,000โ€“5,000 Source: Consumer NZ โ€” Funerals โ†—
Not a quote. These are regional benchmarks from Consumer NZ and Citizens Advice โ€” 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$2,697 toward these costs.

Pre-payment & pre-planning

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The prepayment model offered by Exit Funeral Services is not yet verified on our directory. Most NZ funeral directors offer one or more of three models โ€” 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

4.8 / 5
16 Google reviews
Brandon Faigan
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a year ago

Diane and the team have helped us a couple of times an have made it easy an stress free at a time when emotions are out of control! They are understanding and very very caring! Thank you Diane for helping in times of stress an sadness! You an the team are absolutely amazing! Cheers Brandon

Lucy Gow
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2 years ago

The team at Exit made a very confronting time in our life as simple and straightforward as possible. They made us feel comfortable, nothing was a rush or a bother and it felt as if they really cared for us and my Father. They respected Dads wishes of a private cremation with no funeral and still made it feel like we had a quality celebration of his life. I would highly recommend Gary, Helen and the team.

Sally
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3 years ago

I cannot express how pleased I am for choosing Exit funeral services. Gary, Diane, and Rachael I thank you so much for the respectful way you looked after my brother, He was in the best care possible. The guidence and support you showed me in the days after his death was exceptional and compassionate and I will be eternally grateful. Rachael what an amazing caring lady you are and thank you for going over and above for me and my family x. Honestly if you want the best care and support for your loved one I highly recommend this team. โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’

Tina Murchie
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3 years ago

Absolutely amazing. My youngest darling brother died and Exit helped me so much. I didn't need to worry about anything. They even drove him to the funeral in a cool car because they heard BJ was into that style. I am going with them when my turn comes. Sorry it has taken me so long to write this guys. Thank you so much.

Jackie Peperkoorn
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2 years ago

After the loss of my incredible Dad, exit funerals were amazing. Anything we thought of they helped us with and gave us help with anything that we hadnt considered. Extremely thoughtful, empathetic and professional. Thankyou so very much for making what was such an emotionally difficult time in our lives one that we can look back on and know we gave our Dad the best ever send off. Thankyou again.

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Exit Funeral Services.

Where is Exit Funeral Services located?
Exit Funeral Services is based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Funeral services are typically offered to families across the Otago region. Contact Exit Funeral Services directly for specific service-area coverage.
What services does Exit Funeral Services offer?
Exit Funeral Services offers Contemporary Funerals, Affordable Cremation, Flexible Services. Most New Zealand funeral homes also assist with pre-paid funeral plans, casket selection, celebrant referrals, and after-care support. Contact Exit Funeral Services directly to confirm the full range of services available for your family's needs.
How do I contact Exit Funeral Services?
You can reach Exit Funeral Services by phone on 03 470 1532, via their website. 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 Exit Funeral Services?
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 Otago ranges from approximately NZ$3,500 (direct cremation) to NZ$10,000+ (full traditional service). Contact Exit Funeral Services directly for a written quote โ€” they're the most accurate source for current pricing.
Does Exit Funeral Services 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 Exit Funeral Services 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 Exit Funeral Services?
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. Exit Funeral Services 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.