John Rhind Funeral Directors Kaiapoi

05/12/2025

Tips for the Holidays Tip 7: You don’t have to do it all. Let go of the pressure to keep up appearances — this year, do only what feels manageable.

05/12/2025

You are warmly invited to the John Rhind Christmas Candle Lighting Service…….

We warmly welcome you to join us for our annual Christmas Candle Lighting Service. As we enter this season of hope, we gather to remember loved ones and give thanks for their lives. This will be a special service with music, candles and words of comfort as we remember. All are welcome.

04/12/2025

Debbie Maples playing for the Harwood Chapel Remembrance service at 6pm tonight.

03/12/2025

Talking about your wishes now means fewer hard decisions later. Pre-planning ensures your family knows exactly what matters most to you.

01/12/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐞. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲.
When you’re grieving, the holidays can amplify the empty chair at the table, the traditions that feel impossible, and the pressure to “be festive” when your heart simply can’t.

If this season feels heavy for you, please remember you’re not doing it wrong. Grief doesn’t follow the calendar.

Take each moment as it comes. Protect your energy. Say no when you need to.
And know you’re not alone.

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲—𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

01/12/2025

Being part of the FDANZ means we get these wonderful words written by Sam to share.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 6 hours ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

01/12/2025

Tips for the Holidays Tip 6: You’re doing the best you can. Healing takes time, and there’s no right way to grieve. Go gently.

29/11/2025

Harewood Memorial Gardens.

Harewood Memorial Gardens - Here to give you all the support you need to arrange your loved one’s memorial.

The Memorial Gardens are open every day of the year. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

26/11/2025

TODAY Thursday FROM 4:30PM…………

You are invited to.....
Join us at the Harewood Memorial Gardens and Chapel for our annual Floral Tribute and Remembrance Service, followed by Carols in the garden. Everyone is welcome! Come for the whole time or just for the moments that have meaning for you.
Thursday 4th December 2025 from 4.30pm
4.30pm – Floral tributes placed while listening to live music (Floral tributes provided)
6.00 pm – Remembrance Service led by Captain Grant Pitcher from the Salvation Army
6.30 pm – Carols in the Garden (weather permitting) – Floral tributes continue
7.15 pm – Event Concludes

25/11/2025

I’m very proud to be on the board of the FDANZ and work alongside Bradley SHAW Brad also does podcasts. And this article was a great listen.

Bradley Shaw has just made history as the youngest-ever President of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand, an extraordinary milestone for someone who began his career in funeral service at just 16. Now in his early thirties and leading Gateway Funeral Services in Whakatāne and Kawerau, Brad brings deep experience, compassion, and a fresh perspective to the profession.

RNZ’s Nights programme spoke with Brad about his journey, his passion for serving families, and what this leadership role means for the future of funeral service in Aotearoa.

To hear the full interview click here...

25/11/2025

Every person is unique, and every farewell should be too. We’re proud to provide services that respect individuality and celebrate a life well lived.

21/11/2025

Tips for the Holidays Tip 5: Sometimes a change of scenery or a new experience can bring unexpected comfort. It’s okay to try something different this year — you might find a new kind of peace.