Funerals

More and more funerals in New Zealand are being officiated by independent lay celebrants. This is in recognition of a growing need for a funeral service more relevant to the deceased and the declining number of church adherents.

More often than not the modern funeral service is a life celebration ceremony that honours the deceased’s life, extends condolence and comfort to the family and farewells the deceased in a manner appropriate for them and their mourners.

...your kindness and thoughtfulness helped us all. - Col & Margaret

While anyone may conduct a funeral service, this is an area where experience, professionalism and personal empathy can make the difference between a beautiful moving ceremony and one the family feels let down by. This is particularly so when confronted with an unexpected death such as that of a child, suicide, accident or sudden illness.

You handled the preparation and service with sensitivity, humour and professionalism. - Pat & Gary

Read more commendations for Barrie Mason's funeral services here .