Forrest Funeral Services - Orewa

03/03/2026

Kind words like these stay with us.

To be trusted with arranging a farewell for both parents requires care and experience. We’re proud to have people like Leanne on our team.

Thank you for placing your trust in us.

27/02/2026

Arranging a farewell often comes with unfamiliar decisions and important details.

We understand how much trust is placed in us during these conversations. Taking the time to explain each step clearly, and ensuring families feel informed rather than overwhelmed, is a responsibility we hold with care.

Thank you to the family who shared these words. Your feedback affirms the quiet, steady support our team strives to provide every day.

23/02/2026

When you walk through our doors, we want you to feel at ease.

Our Orewa location has been designed to offer privacy, comfort, and space to gather — whether that’s for a quiet conversation, a planning meeting, or a farewell surrounded by family.

If you’d like to view our venue, ask questions, or simply understand how things work, you can call us to arrange a visit -
09 550 8879

19/02/2026

Every family. Every story. Every goodbye.

Here in Auckland, community means something. It’s families gathering from near and far. It’s generations connected by shared memories and places.

Caring for our community isn’t just part of our work — it’s part of who we are. We’re here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and experience, whenever you need us.

16/02/2026

These moments don’t just create a ceremony, they create connection, comfort, and a chance to celebrate a life well lived.

13/02/2026

Some people lived brightly. Creatively. Unapologetically.

Their farewell can reflect that.

Whether it’s a service filled with music, art, storytelling, or personal touches that speak to who they truly were, we work with families to create something meaningful — you wouldn't believe the options.

05/02/2026

A funeral isn’t just a service — it’s a chance to share stories, remember what made someone special, and be together when it matters most. We’re here to help you shape something that feels right for your family, in your own way.

04/02/2026

Sometimes grief does something strange.
Your mind knows they’re gone.
But your heart… keeps expecting them to walk through the door.
That’s why a funeral matters.
Not because of tradition. Not because you “should.”
But because it helps bridge the gap between knowing and accepting.
Seeing the casket. Hearing stories in the past tense.
Being surrounded by others who cared.
These moments help the heart catch up to what the mind already knows.

👉 If you need guidance, reach out to a Funeral Directors Association member firm in your area. https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/arranging-a-funeral/find-a-funeral-director/

31/12/2025

05/12/2025

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04/12/2025

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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.