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.

ALL PLANS INCLUDE Our extremely high standard of care All legal documentation

Simply Basic Plan

$4,820 inc GST

Viewing of your loved one & cremation

24 Hour Telephone Response
Professional Service Fee
Meeting With 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 (5-10 people) for 1 Hour
Taking Your Loved One To Canterbury Or Harewood Crematorium
Cremation Fee
Death Certificate
Ashes Will Be Available From The Crematorium Within 2 Working Days of Cremation

If you require more time with your loved one or the opportunity for family and friends to gather together without a service or any formal structure our Simply Family Plan would be better suited.

Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care After Hours and/or Meeting Funeral Director After Hours Will Incur Additional Cost

Simply Family Plan

$6,500 inc GST

A simple gathering & cremation - No funeral service

24 Hour Telephone Response
Professional Service Fee
Meeting With 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)
Viewing At Simplicity Funerals or Family Residence For Family & Friends
Use of Memories Lounge For Up To 3 Hours (Capacity 20 People) or Transporting Your Loved One To Family Residence
Taking Your Loved One To Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
Cremation Fee
Death Certificate
Ashes Will Be Available From The Crematorium Within 2 Working Days of Cremation

If you wish to have a more structured and personalised service for your loved one our Simply Respectful Option would be better suited.

Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care After Hours and/or Meeting Funeral Director After Hours Will Incur Additional Cost

Simply Respectful

P.O.A.
(price on application)

A funeral or memorial service tailored to your requirements

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

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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.

Financial Assistance

Why Do Funerals Matter?

Free Funeral Info Pack

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Funeral Plans & Pricing

Viewing of your loved one & cremation

A simple gathering & cremation - No funeral service

A funeral or memorial service tailored to your requirements

Financial Assistance

Why Do Funerals Matter?

Free Funeral Info Pack

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