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 our 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

31/03/2026

Funeral costs — and what’s included — can vary more than people realise.

We offer a range of funeral options and pricing, and we take care of every aspect of the arrangements so families feel supported from beginning to end.

If you’d like to talk through everything that's included, we’re here to help.

A piece of Dunedin’s history, still carrying out its purpose with quiet dignity.This 1926 Chrysler hearse, restored by H...
29/03/2026

A piece of Dunedin’s history, still carrying out its purpose with quiet dignity.

This 1926 Chrysler hearse, restored by Hope and Sons in 1987 for our centennial, is one of the city’s earliest motorised hearses. Almost a century later, it remains in service, continuing to support families with the same care, respect and presence it was built for.

Support looks different for every family, and no two are ever the same. Clear communication, genuine care, and a calm pr...
27/03/2026

Support looks different for every family, and no two are ever the same.

Clear communication, genuine care, and a calm presence can make an overwhelming process feel more manageable.

We’re grateful to the families who recognise that effort, and to our team members, like Bailey, who show up with heart and professionalism every day.

26/03/2026

A piece of Dunedin history, still serving with dignity.

This 1926 Chrysler hearse was restored by Hope and Sons in 1987 as part of our centennial, one of the city’s original motor hearses. Nearly a century on, it continues to do what it was built to do, supporting families with care and respect.

Congratulations to the Award Winners for the 2026 Hope and Sons Art Awards. First Place Winner - Alec MacDonald with his...
25/03/2026

Congratulations to the Award Winners for the 2026 Hope and Sons Art Awards.

First Place Winner - Alec MacDonald with his work The Pearl Necklace (oil on board)

Second Place Winner Karlalise Horstmans - Before the Hunt

Third Place Winner Jane Whitaker - A Walk in the Woods (Canada Autumn 2025)

Youth Artist Award Winner Khoa Pham - Sheltering or Hiding?

📍Exhibition Open 7 days - upstairs in the Dunedin Railway Station

We were thrilled to be able to sponsor the Hope and Sons Art Awards for 2026! The Exhibition is on at the Otago Art Soci...
24/03/2026

We were thrilled to be able to sponsor the Hope and Sons Art Awards for 2026! The Exhibition is on at the Otago Art Society - OAS until April 11! Make sure to head to the Dunedin Railway Station to visit!

Something a little different, grounded in the same values.Originally a mid-1960s Ford F250, this beautifully restored he...
22/03/2026

Something a little different, grounded in the same values.

Originally a mid-1960s Ford F250, this beautifully restored hearse pairs a Ford 352 V8 with a handcrafted rimu timber deck. Welcomed into our fleet in 2023, it offers whānau a distinctive, meaningful way to honour their loved one with calm, care and respect.

19/03/2026

Grief can feel like an ocean — sometimes calm, sometimes overwhelming — but no one should have to navigate it alone.
If you could offer a message to someone finding their way through loss, what would you share?

Hope and Sons has been serving the Dunedin community with care and compassion since 1887. Our commitment is to provide m...
15/03/2026

Hope and Sons has been serving the Dunedin community with care and compassion since 1887. Our commitment is to provide meaningful farewells in a setting that reflects dignity and respect. 🤍

Loss weaves itself quietly into our days — sometimes softly, sometimes all at once. Grief doesn’t ask to be tidy or time...
13/03/2026

Loss weaves itself quietly into our days — sometimes softly, sometimes all at once. Grief doesn’t ask to be tidy or timely; it becomes part of the fabric of how we move through the world.
If you’re carrying the absence of someone you love, we hold you in our thoughts today. You are not alone. 🌿

If you’ve written a poem about grief, love, or finding your way forward after loss, we would be honoured to read it.
Share your own poem with us — your reflections may bring comfort to someone who needs it today.

As the first hints of autumn begin to show, nature reminds us that change arrives softly, one leaf at a time.A season of...
11/03/2026

As the first hints of autumn begin to show, nature reminds us that change arrives softly, one leaf at a time.
A season of colour, transition, and quiet reflection. 🍂✨

At such an emotional time, feeling understood makes all the difference.We’re grateful for feedback like this — words tha...
09/03/2026

At such an emotional time, feeling understood makes all the difference.

We’re grateful for feedback like this — words that reflect the care, communication, and quiet attentiveness our team brings to every family we support.

At Hopes, it’s not simply about arrangements. It’s about being present, listening carefully, and guiding families with compassion and respect when they need it most.

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523 Andersons Bay Road
Dunedin
9012

Telephone

+6434555074

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Hope and Sons Funeral Directors

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.