Wellington Funeral Home

Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials

Professional funeral services in Wellington, Wellington

Contact Information

Wellington, 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials

Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials is a trusted funeral home serving Wellington 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

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

Need Immediate Assistance?

The compassionate team at Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials is here to help you through this difficult time. Contact them 24/7 for immediate assistance.

Location

40 Anzac Road, Ōtaki 5512, New Zealand

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Typical Wellington costs

Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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
3 Google reviews
Margaret Symons
★★★★★
3 months ago

A must do Otaki walk for both New Zealanders and visitors. There are many interesting graves. The oldest graves are at the top of the hill. Unfortunately someone has planted agapanthus around the graves at the top and it is now too difficult to read the tombstones. My favourite is Elizabeth Colenso; the pioneer and teacher who was married to the missionary William Colenso. Our grave for pioneer James Symons also has a footstone. The agapanthas need to be dug out from every affected grave and as they come back poisoned. The church is generally opened during the day from around 10 am. It is a beautiful Māori Anglican church and spiritually very powerful. I’m having trouble loading an iPad photo, sorry, it only takes Google photos. To get to the cemetary, drive through the old Otaki township and turn right at Te Rauparaha Street, it is on the left.

Smallfry
★★★★
4 years ago

Nice cemetery. (Bit scary though) ○-○

Noahjamy
★★★★★
2 years ago

Reviews sourced from Google. Updated periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials.

Where is Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials located?
Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials is based in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Funeral services are typically offered to families across the Wellington region. Contact Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials directly for specific service-area coverage.
What services does Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials offer?
Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials directly to confirm the full range of services available for your family's needs.
How do I contact Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials?
You can reach Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials?
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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials directly for a written quote — they're the most accurate source for current pricing.
Does Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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 Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials?
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. Wellington & Otaki Natural Burials 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.