Memory Funerals

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The only locally owned funeral home catering for the people of Mid and South Canterbury. You are never a number.

Memory Funerals premises, opposite New World on Moore Street, are beautifully furnished, and include a welcoming reception area, viewing room and funeral lounge. Being locally owned means there is no time pressure and visitors can feel free to pop in any time for an informal chat and a cup of tea or coffee. Jo Metcalf, owner and funeral director at Memory Funerals eases families through the emotio

nal time of saying farewell to a loved one. Born and bred in Canterbury, Jo lives in Ashburton and has been organising funerals for nearly a decade. She opened Memory Funerals to offer the bereaved a choice in funeral care and to cater to the needs that reflect the personality, culture and uniqueness of the individual. Jo takes a calm, unhurried approach and listens, giving people an opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and help create a tribute to the person who has meant so much to them. She takes her time to get to know the deceased and the family to create funeral arrangements to suit them, including having treasured possessions adorning the casket, and personal items that capture special memories and celebrate the life that was.

25/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

10/11/2025

10/07/2025

Today was a Difficult Day, said Pooh.
There was a pause.
Do you want to talk about it? asked Piglet.
Pooh thought for a moment. No, I don't think I do.
That's okay, said Piglet, settling down beside him. Pooh glanced at his friend.
What are you doing?
Nothing much, Piglet replied.
Just sitting with you.
I know what Difficult Days feel like.
Sometimes, talking doesn’t help, but knowing someone’s there does.
Pooh let out a small sigh and leaned just a little closer.
As the two friends sat in quiet companionship, Pooh realised—some burdens feel lighter when you don’t carry them alone ❤

07/07/2025

“A thousand words
can't bring you back,
I know because I tried;
and neither can a million tears,
I know because I cried.” 💜

~Sarah Ratliff

11/06/2025

❤️ Thoughtful Thursday ❤️

04/06/2025

🧡 Thoughtful Thursday 🧡

21/05/2025

❤️ Thoughtful Thursday ❤️

Speak to your departed loved ones—not with your voice, but with your heart. In the stillness of your soul, you will hear their whispers, not as words carried by air, but as knowing deep within.

You will feel their love wrapped around you like a warm breeze, and instinctively, without effort, you will understand. Their wisdom, their comfort, their presence—it lives on in you. In your quiet moments, listen closely.

What you need to hear will find its way to you.

~ Spirit of a Hippie
~ Art by Joy Laforme

14/05/2025

💜 Thoughtful Thursday 💜

10/05/2025

Celebrating all the wonderful Mums in our lives and remembering those who have passed - our love remains always 🩷🩷

30/04/2025

💛 Thoughtful Thursday 💛

Address

22 Moore Street
Ashburton

Telephone

08002636679

Website

http://memoryfunerals.nz/

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