Rowley Funerals

18/02/2026

At a funeral, we often discover the impact someone had beyond our own relationship with them. Colleagues, neighbours, and friends share stories that reveal kindness, mentorship, and love we may never have known. A funeral doesn’t just mark an ending — it celebrates the meaning of a life.

At funerals, something powerful happens:
You often learn who your person was beyond your relationship with them.
A colleague shares how they mentored them.
A neighbour describes their quiet kindness.
A friend tells a story you’ve never heard and suddenly you see them in a new light.

One son said after his father’s funeral:
“I didn’t realise how many other lives he’d touched.”

A funeral doesn’t just mark an ending…
It shows the meaning of a life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a farewell is “worth it” — this is why it is.

Talk with your local Funeral Directors Association member firm about creating a service that truly reflects the life lived. https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/arranging-a-funeral/find-a-funeral-director/

17/02/2026

A death certificate — the official record of a person’s passing — is something many families worry about after losing a loved one, but we make the process straightforward.

We gather all the information needed and lodge the paperwork with 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴, 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 on your behalf, so you can focus on honouring your loved one.

Once the burial or cremation is complete and the certificate is issued, it can be used for legal and financial matters, such as settling estates and closing accounts.

13/02/2026

Wondering whether to attend a funeral for a friend’s relative or a former colleague you haven’t seen in years? If you can, it’s usually kind and respectful to go. Even if your connection was distant, your presence can comfort the family and honour the life of the person who has passed.

Unsure? Reach out to family or mutual friends for guidance—they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness.

10/02/2026

Those we love remain a part of us. Their memory lives on in the small moments, the quiet thoughts, and the love that continues to guide us.

05/02/2026

Today we take a moment to reflect and honour the stories that shape our country. May your day be thoughtful and meaningful.

05/02/2026

Rowley Funerals is here to support you this Waitangi weekend. Should you experience the death of a loved one, our compassionate team is available 24/7 to assist.

📞 Call 09 445 9800 to speak with our team.

03/02/2026

Daily Rituals can be small, gentle ways to care for yourself while grieving. Taking time each day to light a candle, tend a plant, listen to music that soothes, or walk quietly around your neighbourhood can offer steady comfort, help you stay grounded, and provide ongoing support as you navigate the journey of grief.

30/01/2026

Even as the years go by, the ache of missing someone can stay with us. Time may pass, but the heart remembers.

28/01/2026

A loved one’s birthday can bring a mix of emotions after they’ve gone — sadness, longing, frustration, gratitude, joy.

You might mark the day by spending time with whānau, lighting a candle, planting something meaningful, supporting a cause they loved, or simply pausing to reflect on the role they played in your life.

25/01/2026

Happy Auckland Anniversary from everyone at Rowley Funerals.
We’re proud to serve the Devonport community and be part of this special region.

22/01/2026

Rowley Funerals remains here to support you this Auckland Anniversary long weekend. Should you need us, our compassionate team is available 24/7, ready to assist at any time.

📞 Call 09 445 9800 to speak with our team.

22/01/2026

Grief can come in waves, sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming. It can take us by surprise, reminding us of the love we’ve lost and the moments we hold close. Each journey through grief is unique, and we learn to navigate it one wave at a time.