Wellington Funeral Home

Waikanae Funeral Home

Professional funeral services in Waikanae, Wellington

Contact Information

Waikanae, 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 Waikanae Funeral Home

Waikanae Funeral Home is a trusted funeral home serving Waikanae 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

  • • Waikanae
  • • Wellington region
  • • Surrounding communities
  • • Nationwide arrangements

Need Immediate Assistance?

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

Location

17 Parata Street, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand

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Typical Wellington costs

Waikanae Funeral Home 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$2,560 toward these costs.

Pre-payment & pre-planning

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The prepayment model offered by Waikanae 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

4.3 / 5
11 Google reviews
Davina Tuaoi-Skelton
★★★★★
a year ago

Waikanae Funeral Home🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Special mention to funeral director Antoinette Younger also our cousin. Although you were also grieving an uncle (my dad) in the process, you kept it professional and stayed calm to make sure Dad/Uncle had a beautiful send off. We appreciate all your hard work behind the scenes and we are all so proud of you. Keep up the amazing work you do so well.

Clinton Gibson
★★★★★
3 years ago

There’s a 1-star review earlier which could either be a mistake, or perhaps some unreasonable expectation, because my entire family’s experience with Waikanae Funeral Home has been nothing short of outstanding. They immediately traveled an hour late on a Friday night to collect the body of my Father when he passed, despite this being my very first interaction with them. Their flexibility and care from then on, even weeks after the funeral and cremation, has been a 6-star service. My special thanks to Sara for her availability, communication, compassion, and attention to detail. Highly recommended.

Sonyà Vaughan
★★★★★
2 years ago

The staff here are absolutely lovely and very caring. There is one lady that I would love to mention and that's Shelley she looked after my family and I so well. Has such a beautiful caring nature. Thanks heaps for looking after us Shelley during the hardest time.

Ferne Elliott
★★★★★
5 years ago

From the moment we contacted the team after the loss of our dad, our worries disappeared and we knew we were in good hands. Graham and his team made the whole process so easy, they were wonderful with our mother, who was especially taken with the service we received. As it was around the time the country headed into lockdown, the extra pressure of the pandemic and gatherings was taken care of, being able to have a private ceremony for dad (in case the public one couldn't go ahead), and then a public service with the ability for all our family and friends to still join us via the live feed was invaluable. If Graham and his team were worried about the changing lockdown conditions they did not show it, we never felt anything but absolute care from them. Our heartfelt thanks - Lucy, Randall, Carmen, Ferne and Kim x

Kerry Hayes
★★★★★
2 years ago

Cant thank these people enough. They turned my awful job into something lovely today. Kind caring very professional and I got such a bargain for a quality product

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waikanae Funeral Home.

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