Otago Funeral Home

Hope and Sons Funeral Directors

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 Hope and Sons Funeral Directors

Hope and Sons have cared for families since 1887

Our Commitment

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

Service Areas

  • • Dunedin
  • • Otago region
  • • Surrounding communities
  • • Nationwide arrangements

Need Immediate Assistance?

The compassionate team at Hope and Sons Funeral Directors is here to help you through this difficult time. Contact them 24/7 for immediate assistance.

Location

523 Andersons Bay Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9013, New Zealand

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Published pricing

Prices below are taken directly from Hope and Sons Funeral Directors's own pricing page. Hover any "Source" chip to see when we last verified the figure.

From the operator

Simple Cremation

NZ$5,995 Source: Hope & Sons (operator website) ↗

From $5,995 incl GST. Includes professional services, doctor's fees, hearse transfer, basic mortuary care, simple casket, cremation fees, death registration. Excludes viewing, notices, flowers, memorial service.

Dignified Cremation

NZ$7,395 Source: Hope & Sons (operator website) ↗

From $7,395 incl GST. Adds mortuary care + viewing. Excludes celebrant, notices, flowers, memorial sheets.

Farewell Gathering

NZ$9,659 Source: Hope & Sons (operator website) ↗

From $9,659 incl GST. Family-chosen casket, time and space for family farewell, cremation included. Excludes slideshow and printed media.

Personalised Funeral — Cremation

NZ$15,638 Source: Hope & Sons (operator website) ↗

From $15,638 incl GST. Full personalised service: venue hire, livestreaming, celebrant, catering for 50, multimedia.

Personalised Funeral — Burial

NZ$15,754–19,639 Source: Hope & Sons (operator website) ↗

From $15,754 incl GST with existing plot, from $19,639 with new plot. Includes grave marker and plot costs.

Operator prices may change. Always confirm the current quoted price directly with Hope and Sons Funeral Directors before committing.

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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Director-contract (price locked on specified services)

Hope & Sons published packages (5 tiers, NZ$5,995–$19,639)

Hope & Sons publishes fixed-price packages on their own pricing page — a director-contract model. Prices include cremation/burial, casket, transfers, and venue use as specified per package.

Source: Hope & Sons — Pricing ↗ Confirm current terms with the funeral home before committing.

Recent reviews

4.8 / 5
39 Google reviews
Alan Scoon
★★★★★
2 months ago

Hope and Sons provided an excellent and professional service for our father, they listened to our requests and queries in a very friendly and approachable manner and everything went very smoothly for us. Special thanks to Mel for her communication and support.

Stevie C
★★★★★
8 months ago

On behalf of our family I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Matt for the exceptional care and compassion he showed while organising my mother’s funeral. Although it was a small service, every detail was handled with dignity, warmth, and professionalism. Matt was extremely helpful. From our first conversation, Matt listened with genuine empathy and guided us with patience and understanding, ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day. On the day of the funeral the setting was peaceful and once again Matt helped our family through a difficult day with kindness. Thank you Matt Warm regards, Stephen Connelly

Lenore Wright
★★★★★
8 months ago

Thank you, Hope & Sons, for the incredible care you gave our family. When our dear Aunty Heather Wilkie passed unexpectedly, it was such a stressful and emotional time. In that moment of shock, we found Hope & Sons... and we are so grateful we chose them. Funeral Director Bailey Coombs and the team were so kind and supportive, guiding us through every step with genuine care and compassion. The beautiful fingerprint necklaces they created for us were such a thoughtful touch. Every detail was handled with such respect and thoughtfulness, bringing us great comfort during a very sad time. We highly recommend them to anyone needing caring, professional funeral support. ♥️

Elaine Haines
★★★★★
9 months ago

A huge thankyou to Matt at the team at Hope and Son’s. Recommended by my good friend Yvette. When faced with my worst nightmare - loosing our mother Margaret in Dunedin when she was from Cromwell - from our first meeting with Matt, relief began to spread over us as every avenue was not only explained and offered to us but anticipated by Matt and the team. I cannot express our appreciation in being assured mums final farewell was one of total dignity and respect. I would recommend Hope and Sons to all, especially those living in Central Otago and loosing your loved one far from home. Thankyou all so much - huge hugs 🤗 🥰

Angela Stevenson
★★★★★
2 years ago

We would like to thank Hope and Sons for making Grahame’s service a very special one. And a huge thank you to Chaim for all the care and compassion he showed us throughout the whole process. Absolutely nothing was a problem for him making the whole experience worry and stress free plus very special. He shows true passion and dedication. A top man. We also want to thank Tania for the wonderful service she conducted. She was so professional and compassionate. The way she was able to portray Grahame’s life after a short meeting with us was amazing. So all in all we could not have asked for more, it was flawless. In fact I’m sure Grahame would have declared it as “Excellent “ Angela Stevenson and Family

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hope and Sons Funeral Directors.

Where is Hope and Sons Funeral Directors located?
Hope and Sons Funeral Directors is based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Funeral services are typically offered to families across the Otago region. Contact Hope and Sons Funeral Directors directly for specific service-area coverage.
What services does Hope and Sons Funeral Directors offer?
Hope and Sons Funeral Directors offers Traditional Funerals, Cremation, Memorial Services. Most New Zealand funeral homes also assist with pre-paid funeral plans, casket selection, celebrant referrals, and after-care support. Contact Hope and Sons Funeral Directors directly to confirm the full range of services available for your family's needs.
How do I contact Hope and Sons Funeral Directors?
You can reach Hope and Sons Funeral Directors by phone on 03-455 5074, 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 Hope and Sons Funeral Directors?
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 Hope and Sons Funeral Directors directly for a written quote — they're the most accurate source for current pricing.
Does Hope and Sons Funeral Directors 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 Hope and Sons Funeral Directors 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 Hope and Sons Funeral Directors?
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. Hope and Sons Funeral Directors 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.