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.

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

Cremation vs burial in New Zealand: which is cheaper, and what’s included?Families often ask this when trying to plan we...
17/12/2025

Cremation vs burial in New Zealand: which is cheaper, and what’s included?

Families often ask this when trying to plan well and keep costs under control. In our latest blog, we explain:
• whether cremation is usually cheaper than burial
• what a cremation package typically includes
• common additional fees to be aware of
• how burial can still be arranged at a very low cost with the right options

Read the blog here: https://sdfunerals.nz/is-cremation-cheaper-than-burial-costs-whats-included/

Is cremation cheaper than burial in NZ? Compare real costs, what cremation packages include, common extras, and low-cost burial options.

We don’t make a big song and dance about what we do, but this one matters.We’re proud to support native habitat restorat...
02/12/2025

We don’t make a big song and dance about what we do, but this one matters.

We’re proud to support native habitat restoration right here in our own backyard: the Lowland Brooklyn Hills Planting project in Tasman.

A genuine thank-you to the families we’ve worked with this year. Your trust allows us to give something meaningful back to the place we all call home.

When someone passes away, knowing what paperwork needs to be done can feel overwhelming.In New Zealand, every death must...
14/10/2025

When someone passes away, knowing what paperwork needs to be done can feel overwhelming.
In New Zealand, every death must be officially registered — but many families aren’t sure where to start or what’s required. I’ve written a short guide explaining the process for Nelson and Tasman families, including who can register a death and how the Death Certificate works.

Read the full post here 👇

A clear, local guide to registering a death in Nelson and Tasman. Learn what forms you need, who can register, and how to get a Death Certificate.

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Richmond
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