Dil's Funeral Services

26/02/2026

This week we were also proud to sponsor the Poynton Bowls Classic 4’s Tournament.
Our General Manager David attended the prizegiving for a tournament that brought together teams from 22 clubs in a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie.

25/02/2026

The ache of losing someone we love can stay with us, but so does the love we shared. In the memories we hold close, their presence lives on, a quiet reminder that the love we shared is always part of who we are.

22/02/2026

Last week, we were delighted to sponsor the Beach Haven Bowling Club’s Twilight Event!

Daniel, one of our funeral directors, enjoyed an evening of social bowling and had the pleasure of presenting the winners with their prizes.

We’re proud to support local clubs and community groups, and be part of events that bring people together.

20/02/2026

Even if a death was expected, losing someone in a hospital or care setting can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what happens next.

Care staff will look after your loved one until you feel ready to call us. One of our experienced funeral directors will answer your questions and guide you through the next steps at a pace that feels right for you, including arranging a time to meet and explaining what to expect.

📞 0800 DILSFS (0800 345 737)

17/02/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the 6th hole at North Shore Golf Club and support a local business enjoyed by so many golfers in our community.

A big thank you to for their continued support on the 6th Hole!

Dils are a trusted local business known for their professionalism, care, and support during life’s most important moments. We’re proud to have them supporting our community.

16/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year from the team at Dil’s Funeral Services! ✨ As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we join our community in celebrating renewal, strength, and hopeful new beginnings.

Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness, good fortune, and togetherness.

13/02/2026

At Dil’s, we understand how much it means to have someone beside you during life’s most difficult moments. Trust us to walk alongside you with genuine care, ensuring every detail reflects the life being remembered.

11/02/2026

As we approach Valentine’s Day, the symbols of romance around you may intensify the loss of your special someone. Emotions may feel heavier, and moments of longing, memories, or quiet ache may appear unexpectedly.

Be kind to yourself. Let the love you carry quietly in your heart offer a small comfort, even when absence feels heavy.

09/02/2026

“𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮."

The latest Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand blog explores how funerals help us move from disbelief to connection, supporting emotional acceptance in the early days of loss.

Have you ever felt like it didn’t feel “real” at first?
This month’s "𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲" blog explains how funerals can help turn disbelief into a shared goodbye and support emotional acceptance and early healing.

09/02/2026

Memories carry the warmth of love, laughter, and connection, yet they can also stir a deep ache for what is lost. In grief, we hold both—the comfort and the sorrow—close to our hearts.

05/02/2026

Happy Waitangi Day from all of us at Dil’s Funeral Services. Enjoy this chance to pause and reflect on our shared history in Aotearoa.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful day.

04/02/2026

Dil’s is here for you this Waitangi Weekend. If you experience the loss of a loved one, our caring and experienced team is available 24/7 throughout the long weekend.

📞 Call us anytime on 0800 DILSFS (0800 345 737)