Wellington Funeral Home

Affordable Cremations

Professional funeral services in Lower Hutt, Wellington

Contact Information

Lower Hutt, Wellington

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 Affordable Cremations

Affordable Cremations is a trusted funeral home serving Lower Hutt and the surrounding Wellington region. They provide compassionate, professional funeral services to help families honor their loved ones with dignity and respect. Their experienced team is available 24/7 to assist you during this difficult time.

Our Commitment

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

Service Areas

  • • Lower Hutt
  • • Wellington region
  • • Surrounding communities
  • • Nationwide arrangements

Need Immediate Assistance?

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

Location

2 Osborne Place, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

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Typical Wellington costs

Affordable Cremations does not publish prices on their website. The figures below are the typical range for the Wellington area, not a quote from this provider. Always ask for a written itemised quote.

Regional range

Basic cremation (with short service)

NZ$4,000–6,500 Source: Consumer NZ — Funerals ↗

Traditional funeral with burial

NZ$9,000–16,000 Source: Consumer NZ — Funerals ↗

Burial plot only

NZ$3,000–8,000 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$2,697 toward these costs.

Pre-payment & pre-planning

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The prepayment model offered by Affordable Cremations 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

4.4 / 5
8 Google reviews
Eric-trician
★★★★★
6 months ago

Helen was great to deal with during such a sad time. Nothing was a problem. I appreciate the care they took of Suzi on her final journey. Thank you.

F A S (Wonder woman)
★★★★★
a year ago

Helen and Robert have been very compassionated and caring for our little angel. Well considerate for the grieving family and we would highly recommend Croft funeral home. So very happy for everything and made our son's day a lot easier and special. God blessed

Ondreyah Noema Fa’atui.
★★★★★
4 years ago

The best service and experience hands down. Helen and Rob are a dynamic duo with the utmost respect and care for grieving families. Cost is also a bonus as they charge fairly and if anything under charge for the amazing services they offer. Helen is a gem and Robert was such a gentleman in his work. Couldn't recommend Croft Funeral Home enough!

Bumble Lion
★★★★★
11 months ago

I would like to say on behalf of My Family What a wonderful caring Team here at Crofts Robert and Helen made the day and service to remember nothing was to hard Also thanks to Brian Ross for his roll in the service I recommend Crofts for everything you need in a service

Gillian Christie
★★★★★
3 years ago

Helen was so kind and compassionate and really went above and beyond for our family. We were super happy with the cost also.

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Affordable Cremations.

Where is Affordable Cremations located?
Affordable Cremations is based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. Funeral services are typically offered to families across the Wellington region. Contact Affordable Cremations directly for specific service-area coverage.
What services does Affordable Cremations offer?
Affordable Cremations 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 Affordable Cremations directly to confirm the full range of services available for your family's needs.
How do I contact Affordable Cremations?
You can reach Affordable Cremations 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 Affordable Cremations?
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 Wellington ranges from approximately NZ$3,500 (direct cremation) to NZ$10,000+ (full traditional service). Contact Affordable Cremations directly for a written quote — they're the most accurate source for current pricing.
Does Affordable Cremations 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 Affordable Cremations 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 Affordable Cremations?
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. Affordable Cremations 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.