Waikanae Funeral Home

07/12/2025

It's okay to grieve during the holidays.

Your feelings are valid 🕊

05/12/2025

The wait is almost over - one more sleep 😴 💤 and we will gather at Christmas at Cedarwood!

Starts at 6.30pm.

17 Parata Street, Waikanae

FREE entry - Food donations for the Kapiti Community Foodbank are greatly appreciated 👏🏼 Kapiti Community Foodbank

30/11/2025

1. Choose the right moment 🫂
Pick a calm, private setting where everyone feels safe and unhurried. Avoid times of stress or family gatherings where emotions might already be high.
2. Frame it around care and love 💟
Start by expressing that your intention is to make things easier for loved ones in the future. For example:
"I’ve been thinking about how we can make sure our wishes are known, so it’s less stressful for everyone later."
3. Use personal experiences as an entry point 🕊
If someone you know recently had a funeral, you can gently reference it:
"After attending [name]’s service, I realised how helpful it was that they had things planned ahead."
4. Keep it practical, not morbid 💐
Focus on the practical benefits — clarity, peace of mind, and ensuring personal wishes are respected.
5. Take it step by step 👣
You don’t have to cover everything in one conversation. Start with general preferences, then move into details like music, readings, or burial choices later.
6. Involve a professional 👩‍🏫
Sometimes it helps to have a funeral director or planner facilitate the discussion. They can provide structure and answer questions objectively.
7. Reassure and listen 👂
Acknowledge that it’s an emotional topic. Let everyone share their feelings and thoughts without rushing to decisions.
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A gentle, honest tone and a focus on care and peace of mind can make the conversation feel less daunting and more like an act of love.

29/11/2025

Christmas @ Cedarwood – A Time to Remember

A moment of reflection and remembrance for those who are no longer with us. This time of year holds special meaning, and we invite the community to come together to honour loved ones and share in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas @ Cedarwood
📅 Sunday 7th December
🕡 6.30pm
📍 17 Parata Street, Waikanae

This is a free community event, and foodbank donations are warmly welcomed.
All are invited to join in support, remembrance, and togetherness this Christmas season.

27/11/2025

✨ Christmas @ Cedarwood! ✨

We’re thrilled to have the wonderful Kāpiti Celebrant, Sarah Topliff, joining us to entertain and guide us through a magical evening of festive fun! 🎄

There’ll be prizes to be won, laughter to share, and plenty of Christmas spirit to go around — so bring your enthusiasm, your friends, and your holiday cheer!

📅 Sunday, 7th December
🕡 6:30pm
📍 17 Parata Street, Waikanae
🫂FREE Event - Foodbank donatos are appreciated

All are welcome — let’s celebrate the season together! ❤️🎅

26/11/2025

The power of music 🎤🎼🎹🎺🎸🎷

Sometimes, words can’t express what’s in our hearts — but music can.

During Janet's mother's funeral, the family had been holding back their emotions throughout the formal service. Then someone started playing ‘Here Comes the Sun’—the Beatles song her mum had hummed and danced to every morning whilst making breakfast. Janet's teenage son immediately cried, remembering weekend mornings when Grandma would dance around the kitchen. Her uncle began quietly singing along, and by the time the song ended, everybody was sobbing—because of the shared memory of a woman who'd found joy in a simple song.

It’s moments like these that remind us how powerful rituals can be. A song, a gesture, a story — they help us express love and loss in ways that words alone can’t.

Explore how simple rituals bring meaning, comfort, and connection - link in comments

23/11/2025

Golf for Good is more than just a game 🏆

Created by the Kāpiti Rotary Club and the Combined Lions Clubs of Kāpiti, this community-built course gives back — with all profits supporting local charities, youth groups, and projects that help Kāpiti thrive.

Sara and Pete had a great time at the sponsors' opening last Saturday, 22nd November 2025! Waikanae Funeral Home is a proud sponsor of hole number 16.

Now open to the public this weekend — grab a family pass and explore it! 😄 https://golfforgood.org.nz/

23/11/2025

Grieving well isn’t about “getting over it” — it’s about allowing space to feel, remember, and heal in a way that’s right for each person.

There’s no set timeline for grief. Some days will feel heavier than others, and that’s okay.

At Waikanae Funeral Home, we’re here to support and guide you through this journey — helping you find comfort and meaning as you honour your loved one.

20/11/2025

Christmas @ Cedarwood 🎄
Sunday, December 7th | 6:30pm | Cedarwood

Christmas can be especially hard for those who are grieving or finding things financially tough. This year, the community is coming together for a FREE event filled with warmth, reflection, and connection.

✨ Enjoy beautiful performances from local talent
🕯️ Take part in a special memorial moment
💛 Free entry — Foodbank donations are greatly appreciated

Everyone is welcome. Come and share in a night of hope, remembrance, and community spirit.