Funeral Plans & Pricing
We can provide a free no-obligation quote, and come to you so that it is hassle free. Simplicity Funerals caters for all walks of life and offer pricing plans to suit your needs. Our Plans can be adapted to suit your budget, whether that is burial or cremation. Call us to discuss your wishes.
1 Simply Your Way A different kind of goodbye for those who said, “I don’t want a funeral.” P.O.A. (price on application)
Not everyone wants a funeral service. Simply Your Way is a relaxed, social farewell that brings people together in a more personal, informal way. It’s about connection, not convention.
What can be included:
- Drinks and nibbles on arrival – a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Music and keepsakes – curated to reflect the life being remembered
- Printed materials and AV presentation – optional, tailored to your needs
- Friendly, low-key setting – no formal structure, just time to share and reflect
- Venue of your choice – We offer a range of venues with both indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring a meaningful and versatile setting.
- AV equipment supplied – for both indoor and outdoor spaces
- A dedicated experienced team member – to ensure everything runs smoothly and respectfully
The Experience:
Instead of a traditional funeral, this is a social gathering where friends and family can:
- Share stories and memories
- Laugh, cry, and connect
- Begin to heal in a supportive, informal space
Whether it’s a quiet afternoon with close friends or a casual evening celebration, Simply Your Way is about honouring life in a way that feels right for you.
Get an estimate. Or phone us (03) 379 0196.
P.O.A. (price on application)2 Simply Respectful A funeral or memorial service tailored to your requirements P.O.A. (price on application)
Options to consider;
- Venue
- Celebrant or Clergy
- Cremation or Burial
- Service Sheets
- Memorial Book
- Photo Tribute (Slideshow)
- Music
- Recording and/or Livestream
- Casket Choice
- Floral Tribute
- Catering
- Newspaper Notice
A different kind of goodbye — for those who said, “I don’t want a funeral.” Check out our ‘Simply Your Way’ offering.
Wanting a service for your loved one, get an estimate or phone us (03) 379 0196 to discuss this offering further.
Scenario One
Service at Harewood Chapel & Cremation
- Professional Service Fee
- Bringing Loved One Into Our Care
- Mortuary Care – Full Embalming
- Light Oak Casket
- Viewing at Simplicity Funerals
- Design and Printing 80 Service Sheets
- Memorial Book
- Hearse Hire
- Newspaper Notice
- Harewood Chapel (including livestream of service)
- Celebrant
- Photo Tribute Slideshow
- Casket Spray Floral Tribute
- Catering for 80
- Official New Zealand Death Certificate
- Cremation Fee & Medical Referee
Total $13,800.00 Including GST
Scenario Two
Service at Harewood Chapel & Burial in a Christchurch City Council Cemetery
- Professional Service Fee
- Bringing Loved One Into Our Care
- Mortuary Care – Full Embalming
- Light Oak Casket
- Viewing at Simplicity Funerals
- Design and Printing 80 Service Sheets
- Memorial Book
- Hearse Hire
- Newspaper Notice
- Harewood Chapel (including livestream of service)
- Celebrant
- Photo Tribute Slideshow
- Casket Spray Floral Tribute
- Catering for 80
- Official New Zealand Death Certificate
- Cemetery Plot Purchase (Christchurch City Council)
- Cemetery Interment Fee (Christchurch City Council)
Total $15,900.00 Including GST
P.O.A. (price on application)3 Simply Family Anytime A simple gathering & cremation - no funeral service (evenings & weekends) From $6,700 inc gst
- Meeting with your Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing your loved one into our care during business hours
- Full Embalm (if required)
- Plain or Hickory Casket (upgradeable if desired at additional cost)
- Use of the Simplicity Funerals Memories Lounge (for up to 3 hours for a maximum of 20 people)
Monday to Friday up until 9pm
Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 7pm - Taking your loved one to Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium (during business hours)
- Cremation fee (burial option available at additional cost)
- Death certificate (available within 10 days of cremation)
- Ashes will be available from the Crematorium (within 2 working days of the cremation)
Bringing your loved one into our care and / or meeting funeral director after hours will incur additional costs.
A different kind of goodbye — for those who said, “I don’t want a funeral.” Check out our ‘Simply Your Way’ offering.
Wanting a service for your loved one, contact us for a personalised estimate, or refer to our ‘Simply Respectful’.
4 Simply Family A simple gathering & cremation - no funeral service From $6,500 inc gst
- Meeting with your Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing your loved one into our care during business hours
- Full Embalm (if required)
- Plain or Hickory Casket (upgradeable if desired at additional cost)
- Either one of the two options below:
- Use of the Simplicity Funerals Memories Lounge (for up to 3 hours for a maximum of 20 people)
During business hours - Transportation of your loved one to a family residence
Available 7 days
- Use of the Simplicity Funerals Memories Lounge (for up to 3 hours for a maximum of 20 people)
- Taking your loved one to Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium (during business hours)
- Cremation fee (burial option available at additional cost)
- Death certificate (available within 10 days of cremation)
- Ashes will be available from the Crematorium (within 2 working days of the cremation)
Bringing your loved one into our care and / or meeting funeral director after hours will incur additional costs.
A different kind of goodbye — for those who said, “I don’t want a funeral.” Check out our ‘Simply Your Way’ offering.
Wanting a service for your loved one, contact us for a personalised estimate, or refer to our ‘Simply Respectful’.
5 Simply Basic Viewing of your loved one & cremation From $4,820 inc gst
- Meeting with your Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing your loved one into our care during business hours
- Basic mortuary care (no embalming)
- Basic Cremation Casket (upgradeable if desired at additional cost)
- Viewing at Simplicity Funerals for immediate family (one hour up to 10 people)
- Taking your loved one to Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
- Cremation fee (burial option available at additional cost)
- Death certificate (available within 10 days of cremation)
- Ashes will be available from the Crematorium (within 2 working days of the cremation)
Bringing your loved one into our care and / or meeting funeral director after hours will incur additional costs.
If you are doing your own Memorial Service and require printed service sheets and/or a photo tribute slideshow please discuss with us, we are happy to organise these for you.
A different kind of goodbye — for those who said, “I don’t want a funeral.” Check out our “Simply Your Way” offering.
Wanting a service for your loved one, contact us for a personalised estimate, or refer to our ‘Simply Respectful’.
If you require time with your loved one at home or the opportunity for up to 20 people to gather for more time without a service or any formal structure, please refer to our Simply Family Anytime or Simply Family Plans.
Contact us.
Financial Assistance
ACC
If the death was the result of an accident and/or physical injury, ACC may be able to help.
FUNERAL GRANT
Work and Income (MSD), may be able to help, this is based on the deceased’s level of assets and income.
MAYORS WELFARE
For residents in the Christchurch area, there is also the Mayor’s Welfare Grant which is assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be applicable if other financial assistance avenues have been exhausted.
EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL
May be eligible for assistance through Veterans Affairs.