Davis Funerals

17/03/2026

Choosing the right funeral home matters more than ever.

Today, information about funerals is everywhere. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is not.

In New Zealand, the funeral industry is completely de-regulated. That means anyone can call themselves a funeral director. There is no mandatory licensing.

When you are arranging a farewell for someone you love, that matters.

At Davis Funerals, we are members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. That means we are independently regulated, audited, and held to a strict code of ethics and professional standards.

But regulation is only part of it.

Experience, cultural understanding and professional training are critical, especially where families have diverse backgrounds, religious requirements or specific farewell wishes. You only get one opportunity to say goodbye. It must be handled with care, skill and dignity.

Recent media coverage in Auckland and Waikato has shown what can go wrong when the wrong choice is made. The emotional impact on families can be lasting.

That is why we provide complete, end-to-end care. From the first phone call, to transfer, mortuary care, planning, service delivery and grief support, everything is managed by one experienced team in our own facilities.

If you would like to understand what to look for when choosing a funeral home, we’re here to help.

Davis Funerals
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05/03/2026

04/03/2026

At Davis Funeral Care, we are incredibly proud of our Gold Partnership with the Auckland Philharmonia.💛

For many years, we have been presenters of the In Your Neighbourhood concerts, helping bring the orchestra into communities across Auckland so people can enjoy beautiful live music closer to home.

This year, we are also supporting a wonderful new initiative, Morning Music. This series of three concerts is held at the Auckland Town Hall at 11.30 am and has been designed especially for those who may no longer feel comfortable attending full-length evening performances. It offers the opportunity to still experience exceptional music in the magnificent Town Hall, but at a time and pace that feels more welcoming and accessible.

Monday’s performance of Brahms’ Fourth Symphony was enjoyed by hundreds of attendees and was a truly special morning.

Supporting initiatives like this matters to us because we care about the communities we serve. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy meaningful experiences, connections, and culture throughout every stage of life.

10/01/2026

Jill has been attending our Remembrance service for 3 years after a year where she lost 3 of her closest family members. She expalins how coming to the service makes her feel.

06/01/2026

Geoff lost his Mum 2 years ago and here talks about how our annual Remembrance service helps him.

31/12/2025

David was a return guest at our Remembrance service this year. He explains here, why he comes along.

27/12/2025

Glenda was a guest at our Remembrance service. Here, she talks about why the service is so important to her and how it helps her to remember her dear Mum.

24/12/2025

The team at Davis Funerals wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. It has been a privilege to work alongside so many amazing people and organisations. We invite you to look back on 2025 with us.

22/12/2025

We are honoured to share that Davis Funerals is now a proud corporate partner of the Starship Foundation.

People and community sit at the centre of everything we do. Every day, our team walks alongside families of all ages, supporting them through life’s most meaningful moments. Partnering with Starship feels like a natural extension of that purpose.

Starship’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class paediatric care for children and young people across Aotearoa is something we deeply admire. It’s a mission that changes lives, strengthens families, and builds a healthier future for our communities.

As Michael Powell, our General Manager, shared:
“At the heart of our business, Davis is all about people, connecting people, supporting people of all ages to get the most out of life and through doing this strengthening communities. We are proud and humbled to support Starship Foundation in their relentless quest to deliver the highest quality paediatric healthcare.”

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the incredible work Starship does and look forward to supporting their ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes for children and their whānau across Aotearoa.

22/12/2025

Earlier this month, we held our annual Remembrance Service. It was a night filled with love, sharing, remembering and of making new friends and memories.

21/12/2025

Earlier this month, we held our annual Remembrance Service. It was a beautiful night of love, sharing, remembering and creating new memories.

19/12/2025

We are proud to be onboard with Mercy Hospice and their Lights to Remember campaign by supplying the lights this year. They look beautiful and the gardens are open to the public until December 21st.

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