Simplicity Funerals, Nelson

21/02/2026

It was an awesome day at the Top of the South Motor Show today. Big thanks to Rotary for organising it! How many of the cars below can you identify? We’ve hidden the number plates to make it a little harder!

19/02/2026

Hi everyone, Ethan here. I thought I’d reshare this little series we did last year following a day in the life of a funeral director. Spoiler, I’m the funeral director!

If you have any questions about the work that we do we’d love to answer them. Leave a comment below or send us a private message 😊

12/02/2026

Who doesn’t love a trend! Check out these caricatures of the Simplicity team. Pretty spot on! 😂

Did you give it a go? Share your caricature below, we’d love to see it!

02/02/2026

Tonight we are excited to host Andrew and Debbie from the Christchurch Water Crematorium to Nelson for an information evening about water cremation. For those of you unable to make it you can watch the live stream using the link below starting at 6pm.

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29/01/2026

Water cremation isn't a new technology but it is new to NZ and brand new to Nelson and we are excited to announce that we will be having an information evening on Tuesday 3rd of Feb at 6pm here at Simplicity Funerals Nelson.

Andrew and Debbie from the Christchurch Water Crematorium will be here to talk about the process and most importantly, answer your questions about water cremation.

Interested but not able to make it in person? We will be live streaming the talk at nelson.simplicity.co.nz. If you'd like to come to the information evening then please RSVP via private message or an email to nelson@simplicity.co.nz.

See you there!

16/01/2026

Gardener, Kevin James, On 14 January 2026, peacefully, at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue. Loved stepfather of Marc & Rosa, and grandfather to Lucas & Max. Father of Julie (USA), and Kim (ChCh). Grandfather to George, Ivy & Hazel. Messages to P.O. Box 1536, Nelson. Many thanks to the amazing team at Nelson Tasman Hospice for all their care and support.

A private Water Cremation has been held, Kevin was the very first Water Cremation from Nelson, he will always be Number 1 to his family and friends.

“In classic Kevin style, he planned ahead with Simplicity, choosing Water Cremation and being the first to do so in Nelson”

Thank you to the family for allowing us to post this photo and notice.

05/01/2026

Simplicity Funerals is proud to now be able to offer water cremation. Water cremation is a gentle, environmentally mindful alternative to traditional cremation. For more information give us a call on the Nelson office on 03 539 0066 or for Richmond 03 929 5145.

30/12/2025

Wishing our community a peaceful and hopeful New Year. May 2026 bring comfort, kindness, and moments to cherish with those you love. From all of us at Simplicity Funerals, Happy New Year.

30/12/2025

Hey everyone, Ethan here. Every so often we get asked about natural burials. Some thought I’d take you with me to the natural burial section at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Do you have any questions about funerals? Leave them in the comments 😊 Happy New Year | Ngā mihi o te tau hau

21/12/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas. The team at Simplicity Funerals are available over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

18/11/2025

First people to pop into Simplicity Funerals Richmond and place a message of love on our tree of someone close to their heart.
Number 1 Diane and her daughter Gayle. I'm off to get some chocolates for anyone else that pops in to write a message and place onto our tree at our Richmond office beside the Richmond library Queen Street, (Petrie Carpark)

16/11/2025

Coming into Christmas can be hard when someone you loved has passed. You’re welcome to come into our Nelson and Richmond Funeral homes and leave the name of someone you love or message for them or comment below and we will leave it on our remembrance trees for you.

Don’t forget you’re also invited to our Christmas Remembrance Service at the Richmond Church of Christ on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm.