Simple Direct Funerals

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.

28/11/2025

How much should a funeral really cost?
In New Zealand, families can spend anywhere from $2,000 to $15,000 on a funeral — but most have no idea where that money actually goes.

At Simple Direct Funerals, we believe clarity matters. Our prices are clearly listed on our website, with no hidden fees or emotional upselling.

Before you commit to anything, read our guide:
“Funeral Costs in New Zealand: What You’ll Pay and What to Watch Out For.”

👉 Learn what’s essential, what’s optional, and how to avoid overpaying when planning a farewell.
📖 Read the full article https://sdfunerals.nz/how-much/

NZ funerals cost $2K–$15K. Find out what affects price and how Simple Direct Funerals keeps things simple, transparent, and affordable.

14/11/2025

Harry's latest offering

12/11/2025

09/11/2025

Not everything about death needs to be dramatic.

We keep things simple — get the paperwork sorted, keep the costs fair, and help families do it their way.

No upselling. No jargon. Just locals looking after locals.

❤️ Nelson & Tasman based
sdfunerals.nz


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Best time: Sunday evening or Monday morning.

03/11/2025

Harry busy at it again - giving good solid advice

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.

08/10/2025

SDF had its first cathedral funeral. All up including cathedral costs, urn, service sheets and our usual services - the costs were still under $6k. My guess, the others would have started at $8k to $12k (maybe even more??)

01/10/2025

I know that there has been a delay with Harry's Handy Hints. But someone was dealing with man flu which, as we know, could have easily ended up becoming his own customer...

30/09/2025

At Simple Direct Funerals, we wanted urns that felt more personal than something ordered from a catalogue. So, we began making them ourselves — by hand, here in Nelson.

Our latest pieces:
🌳 Black Forest Urn – detailed with tree roots, branches, and wildlife, a design that reflects life’s cycles.
💚 Vivid Green Urn – bold, textured, and full of energy, standing out as something truly unique.

Each urn is crafted with care, designed to hold not just ashes, but meaning.

👉 See the new designs: https://sdfunerals.nz/unique-urns/