Simple Direct Funerals

Simple Direct Funerals Do not let the cost of saying goodbye add to your grief. Owen Haring - Founder and Owner of Simple Direct Funerals.

A funeral business dedicated to making funerals not only cheaper, but less stressful for families.

Mondays are a great reset 🌿Monday mornings in Richmond always feel like a good time to reset. As the sun comes up over t...
22/02/2026

Mondays are a great reset 🌿

Monday mornings in Richmond always feel like a good time to reset. As the sun comes up over the hills, it’s a reminder that no matter how busy the week ahead looks, there is value in keeping things simple.

At Simple Direct Funerals, our focus is always on the essentials: being there for our families and supporting our Nelson and Tasman neighbors with a straightforward, grounded approach.

Take a breath, keep it simple, and take the week one step at a time.

Wishing our local community a peaceful and productive Monday.

— Owen
Simple Direct Funerals
📍 5 Talbot St, Richmond
🌐 sdfunerals.nz

Is embalming necessary?Many families assume it is.In most New Zealand funerals, it isn’t.Embalming is not legally requir...
20/02/2026

Is embalming necessary?

Many families assume it is.
In most New Zealand funerals, it isn’t.

Embalming is not legally required in most cases — and there are respectful alternatives, including refrigeration and natural care.

We’ve arranged hundreds of funerals without embalming, allowing families to say goodbye peacefully and without unnecessary intervention.

If you’re unsure what your options are, this guide explains it clearly.

🔗 Read more: https://sdfunerals.nz/do-you-have-to-embalm-natural-and-practical-options-in-nz/

On a more serious note here is Frankie's Monthly Newsletter.  He said it's only going to be monthly because he's got oth...
05/02/2026

On a more serious note here is Frankie's Monthly Newsletter. He said it's only going to be monthly because he's got other things to do...

SDF Library - Removed / ClosedUnfortunately we have made the decision to remove the library.  After it was vandalised, w...
04/02/2026

SDF Library - Removed / Closed
Unfortunately we have made the decision to remove the library. After it was vandalised, we repaired it ready to be open today, but overnight it was damaged again and the other glass door smashed and the whole thing tipped over. It is such a shame because I know there were heaps of people who loved using it. We are gutted and have no idea why someone targeted us.

Gutted to say our little community “SDF Library” got vandalised last night.Someone kicked it over and one of the glass p...
01/02/2026

Gutted to say our little community “SDF Library” got vandalised last night.
Someone kicked it over and one of the glass panes is now missing.

It’s a small thing, but lots of locals use it — take a book, leave a book — and it’s been a really neat wee community swap spot.

If anyone (or a local glazier / business) wants to donate a piece of toughened glass to replace the missing pane, we’d be massively grateful:
✅ 248mm x 198mm

We’d love to get it sorted properly rather than boarding it up.

No drama, no witch-hunt, no GoFundMe link — we just want to get it repaired and back to normal quickly.
Comment here or message me if you can help. 📚❤️

29/01/2026

When AI goes wrong… 😬
We let AI write a funeral ad… and it didn’t go well.

This video is not SDF-approved. We do not offer dance-party funerals.

26/01/2026
Our new staff writer for 2026.... not sure about this
18/01/2026

Our new staff writer for 2026.... not sure about this

💭 Thinking about a DIY or family-led funeral?You’re not alone. Many families today want to know what’s really possible —...
14/01/2026

💭 Thinking about a DIY or family-led funeral?
You’re not alone. Many families today want to know what’s really possible — legally, practically, and emotionally — when someone dies.

Our latest blog breaks it all down: what the law says, what families can do themselves, and where a funeral director still makes life easier (or cheaper, believe it or not).

Read it here:

Do you need a funeral director in NZ? Learn what’s legal, how DIY and family-led funerals work, and when direct cremation is the simplest option.

Last 2025 edition of Harry's Handy Hints
30/12/2025

Last 2025 edition of Harry's Handy Hints

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