Funeral Pricing
Lychgate funeral packages
Simple Cremation
From $4,250Â inc gst
For families who don't want a fuss, a straightforward cremation with no formal service.
Dignified Cremation
From $7,250Â inc gst
Although no formal funeral, family are able to have some time and space to reflect on their loved one’s life. (Blurb with price)
Personalised Funeral
POA Price On Application
A full range of options and support to personalise your ceremony to fit the needs of your family and financial situation. From traditional services to informal celebrations, your farewell can be true to the personality of your loved one.
Simple Cremation
$4,250
For families who don't want a fuss, a straightforward cremation with no formal service.
Includes;
- Professional care and transfers
- Simple casket
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Doctor’s fees
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Cremation fees
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Registration of death and death certificate (Internal Affairs)
Dignified Cremation
$7,250
This allows for families to spend meaningful moments at the funeral home with their loved one. We ensured respectful care throughout, managing all legal aspects and proceed with a cremation using a simple casket, without additional services like obituaries or flowers.
Includes;
- Professional care and transfers
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Mortuary care
-
Simple casket
- Doctor’s fees
-
Cremation fees
-
Registration of death and death certificate (Internal Affairs)
Personalised Funeral
POA Price On Application
A full range of options and support to personalise your ceremony to fit the needs of your family and financial situation. From traditional services to informal celebrations, your farewell can be true to the personality of your loved one.
This can include;
- Professional Services
- Hearse Transfers
- Doctor’s Fees
- Mortuary Care
- Casket (chosen by family)
- Venue Hire
- Newspaper Notice
- Casket Flowers
- Celebrant/Minister’s Fee
- Service Sheets (100)
- Reflection Slideshow
- Video Recording and Live Streaming
- Venue Hire – for Refreshments
- Catering – sandwiches & savouries (50)
- Cremation fee
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Urn (chosen by family)
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Registration of Death and Death Certificate (Internal Affairs)
Things to know about funeral pricing
Financial agreement
Once you have had the arrangement meeting, your Funeral Director will provide an estimate of costs, either immediately or shortly after seeing you. When you sign this form it gives Lychgate the legal authority to act on your behalf, and it is an agreement to pay the costs of the funeral services.
Professional Services
Lychgate Funerals - like all other funeral directors - charges for its services.
These costs cover services such as:
Personal care and attention of your loved one
Registering and Obtaining the Death Certificate
Preparing necessary documentation
Registering the death
Providing funeral home facilities and services
After-hours fees
Arranging the funeral service
Any other services in accordance with your instructions
Please contact us for a personalised quote.
Terms of payment
We will always provide you with an upfront estimate of our costs.
You will receive an account from us that's dated for the day of the funeral, and will be posted to you approximately seven days after the funeral. An Administration Fee is charged on all accounts, but if full payment is made within 21 days of the invoice date, this fee will be deducted.
Unless you have made specific arrangements with us, the due date for full payment is 28 days from invoice date. If the invoice has not been paid after 28 days, the account becomes overdue and penalties will be charged for late payment.
How to pay if the estate is still tied up
When a death occurs, bank accounts in the sole name of the deceased are frozen, and in some cases, can't be accessed until after probate is granted. If possible, set up bank accounts to be in joint names prior to the death.
When the settlement of an estate is delayed by lack of probate, families should pay the funeral account by the due date and recover the funds from the estate when it is settled. We will send our invoice directly to the family and, if required, will also send a copy to the solicitor.
The person making the arrangements with Pellow & Hill Funerals remains responsible for paying our account.
My Trove - a free resource
Following a death, closing accounts with banks, government agencies, insurers, utilities, and other organisations can take an executor over 52 hours and up to a year to finalise an estate. MyTrove simplifies this process by consolidating notifications and reducing paperwork, saving time and effort for bereaved families or solicitors.
This free service also provides links to helpful resources, such as closing social media accounts or checking for unclaimed funds with HMRC. You can use MyTrove directly or through your solicitor for added convenience.
Funeral grants
ACC Funeral
Grant
When someone dies as a result of an injury, ACC can help towards the costs of the burial or cremation. A funeral grant can be paid out for both New Zealanders and overseas visitors to New Zealand. The funeral does not have to be in New Zealand and this grant can also be used for memorial costs if the body is not recovered.
Work and Income
Funeral Grant
A funeral grant can help pay for some of the costs when someone close to you has died. WINZ will assess your assets and decide how much they are able to contribute. To learn more contact us, or visit WINZ below.
Entitlements for ex-service
personnel and their families
Veterans’ Affairs may be able to provide support when someone dies who had Qualifying Service.