Hope and Sons Funeral Directors

Hope and Sons Funeral Directors As a leader in professional funeral service, experience and qualified expertise, Hope and Sons will make a difficult time easier for you.

Hope and Sons has over 130 years experience within the funeral industry, five generations of the Hope family have directed, guided and worked within the company since it was established in 1887. Over time funerals have changed and evolved, what families want and expect has changed too. As a business that has seen and been a part of the evolution we are uniquely qualified to care for families and o

ur community, making each funeral or farewell special for every family our firm looks after. People often mention “the team at Hopes”, and that’s exactly what we are. We have over 33 staff throughout each of our departments. We have a range of personalities, experiences, ages, and skills so when we all work together we can help create a good experience at an often-difficult time

Today, we hold space for remembrance — for those who served, those who never returned home, and the families who continu...
24/04/2026

Today, we hold space for remembrance — for those who served, those who never returned home, and the families who continue to honour their legacy.

We remember them.

Our care extends beyond the families we serve to the whenua we all share. This Earth Day, we'd like to do a shoutout to ...
21/04/2026

Our care extends beyond the families we serve to the whenua we all share. This Earth Day, we'd like to do a shoutout to one of our partners - the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary, a protected coastal forest just north of Dunedin where rare wildlife and native plants are given the chance to thrive.

Each year, Hope and Sons makes a contribution to Orokonui Ecosanctuary. To acknowledge this support, a memorial seat is placed in the sanctuary, inset with a plaque in memory of the families we have cared for.

Today, we reflect on legacy, connection, and care — for people, place, and the world we leave behind. 🌿

Grief and life often find themselves sitting side by side.Some days they bump elbows. Some days they quietly share the s...
19/04/2026

Grief and life often find themselves sitting side by side.
Some days they bump elbows. Some days they quietly share the space.
This poem reminds us that sorrow and joy don’t cancel each other out — they learn how to coexist, making room for all that love has been.
If you’ve ever found words, lines, or moments that helped you hold both grief and living at the same time, we’d love to hear them. Feel free to share your own poetic story in the comments 🤍

We are deeply grateful to the families who trust us during life’s most tender moments. Your words mean more than you kno...
17/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to the families who trust us during life’s most tender moments. Your words mean more than you know.

Choosing a casket is a personal and meaningful part of saying goodbye. Our team is here to guide families with care, off...
15/04/2026

Choosing a casket is a personal and meaningful part of saying goodbye. Our team is here to guide families with care, offering a range of options to suit different wishes, values, and budgets - always at your pace, and with compassion at heart.

13/04/2026

It’s okay to take your time. Grief moves at the pace of the heart.

Congratulations to Alex Hodge, winner of the People’s Choice Award for his work ‘Fractured’ in Glass. We’re always proud...
13/04/2026

Congratulations to Alex Hodge, winner of the People’s Choice Award for his work ‘Fractured’ in Glass. We’re always proud to support and celebrate the creativity and skills of our local artists. Well done, Alex 👏 Such an amazing piece!

📢 Announcement! 📢 People’s Choice in the Hope and Sons Art Awards Exhibition 2026 has been decided. Popular vote has gone to Alex Hodge for his work ‘Fractured’ in Glass. Congratulations Alex, well done! 👏👏👏 A $500 award coming your way thanks to Hope and Sons. We saw a number of visitors to the gallery marveling at your work, and the skill required to create it.

📍Open 7 days first floor Dunedin Railway Station
Otago Art Society – 150 years in 2026.

Modern, refined, and quietly dignified.Our Bunce VF SV6 hearse offers a contemporary option for today’s families, while ...
12/04/2026

Modern, refined, and quietly dignified.

Our Bunce VF SV6 hearse offers a contemporary option for today’s families, while still respecting the traditions that matter most. Dependable, understated and thoughtfully designed to support a seamless, respectful farewell.

09/04/2026

Contemporary, refined, and dignified.

Our Bunce VF SV6 is a smart modern hearse designed for today’s families, while still honouring the traditions that matter. Reliable, elegant, and respectful from start to finish.

From the heart of Dunedin, serving families across Otago since 1887. At Hope and Sons, generations of care, professional...
07/04/2026

From the heart of Dunedin, serving families across Otago since 1887. At Hope and Sons, generations of care, professionalism, and compassion come together to create farewells that truly reflect the lives they honour.

A classic from another time, woven into Dunedin’s story.One of just six brought into New Zealand new in 1961, this Dodge...
05/04/2026

A classic from another time, woven into Dunedin’s story.

One of just six brought into New Zealand new in 1961, this Dodge served for many years as our primary hearse here in Dunedin. Now fully restored and back in our fleet, it offers a timeless, dignified option for a farewell that feels both personal and respectful.

02/04/2026

A classic from another era, and part of Dunedin’s story.

One of just six imported into New Zealand new in 1961, this Dodge served as our main hearse in Dunedin for years. Fully restored and returned to our fleet, it remains a traditional, dignified choice for a meaningful farewell.

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523 Andersons Bay Road
Dunedin
9012

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+6434555074

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You have told us how it helped seeing the person after they had died. How good it was to hear stories, and memories, and remember together. How you gained support from those around you, from friends and family. You have told us how hard that final farewell was, but also that it was very important to begin to let go.

At Hope and Sons we recognise and embrace each person for their unique fingerprint of life. We are committed to guiding and overseeing a farewell that is as exceptional, and as special as the person we are remembering.

Over our decades of service we have helped and served families in Dunedin, its surrounds, and throughout the Otago and Southland regions, forming many friendships along the way. Hope and Sons has its company offices, chapel, and reception lounge on the corner of Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street, Dunedin. It also has premises at Middleton Road, Dunedin, Tiverton Street, Palmerston, Dukes Road North, Mosgiel, and Gordon Road, Mosgiel.