Lychgate Funerals

Lychgate Funerals Lychgate Funerals - caring for you and your whānau in your time of need. Our services are available 24/7. Call us anytime on 04 385 0745.

Our office at 306 Willis St is open 8:30-5:00 weekdays and our other locations are open by appointment.

From this beautiful city we call home, we’ve walked beside local families with care, dignity, and heart.Proud to care fo...
22/04/2026

From this beautiful city we call home, we’ve walked beside local families with care, dignity, and heart.

Proud to care for Wellington families, always.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the severe weather impacting Wellington today.Our team is on site, and our of...
20/04/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the severe weather impacting Wellington today.

Our team is on site, and our offices remain open - ready to support you and your family if you need our services.
If you’ve been displaced by flooding, or simply need a warm, dry place to pause, and you can travel safely, our Willis Street lounge is open. You’re welcome to pop in for a cup of tea and a moment to regroup.

Please look out for your friends and neighbours, follow all official instructions and warnings, and take care on the roads.
We’re here if you need us.

20/04/2026

Some days are heavier than others.
Be gentle with yourself. Healing has no deadline.

We listen first. Because every farewell begins with your story.
15/04/2026

We listen first.

Because every farewell begins with your story.

Even in moments that feel heavy, connection can bring comfort.Sitting together, sharing silence, or simply knowing someo...
12/04/2026

Even in moments that feel heavy, connection can bring comfort.
Sitting together, sharing silence, or simply knowing someone is beside you can make all the difference.

We are here for you, always.

When someone passes, the most important thing is you.Surround yourself with whānau, take the time you need, and when you...
08/04/2026

When someone passes, the most important thing is you.
Surround yourself with whānau, take the time you need, and when you’re ready, we’re here to guide you through the next steps.

06/04/2026

Even in loss, love remains.
It lives on in memories, stories, and the quiet moments between breaths.

Trusted with what matters most — caring for families with compassion and dignity.
03/04/2026

Trusted with what matters most — caring for families with compassion and dignity.

Rooted in Wellington, caring for our community — generation after generation.Ngā manaakitanga, always.
31/03/2026

Rooted in Wellington, caring for our community — generation after generation.

Ngā manaakitanga, always.

When you meet with a Lychgate Funeral Director we will talk you through all of the options, tailoring a service that is ...
29/03/2026

When you meet with a Lychgate Funeral Director we will talk you through all of the options, tailoring a service that is right for you and your loved one. With our professional expertise we can answer the tricky questions to smooth the way and make this difficult time a little bit easier.

18/03/2026

There are many ways families choose to say goodbye today.

Taking time to gather, remember, and honour a life can be an important part of the grieving journey — a moment to pause and support one another through loss.

Because a funeral isn't only about the person who has died, but about the people who loved them. A chance to share stories, remember moments, and acknowledge a life that mattered.

John Drennan - Funeral Director Originally from Ireland, John met his Kiwi wife while they were both living and working ...
17/03/2026

John Drennan - Funeral Director

Originally from Ireland, John met his Kiwi wife while they were both living and working in Limerick. Having lived together in Ireland for almost a decade, the death of his father-in-law back in Whanganui prompted an eventual family move back to New Zealand.

John has worked in many and varied fields previously, however the death of his own Father and brother-in-law a few years ago stopped him in his tracks, and he began to ask the bigger questions about life, death and bereavement. Those experiences opened up deeper questions about life, grief, and the ways we care for one another during times of loss. These questions set him on a path toward work that felt more meaningful and grounded in compassion.

John’s main interest is in people and their stories - and to that end he has, in the past, worked and studied in the areas of sociology, music, history and science. As a Funeral Director, he is grateful to bring empathy, steadiness, and respect to every family he serves, guiding them with care through life’s most tender moments.

Want to know more about John? Please call us and we can arrange a time to chat - (04) 385 0745.

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306 Willis Street, Aro Valley
Wellington
6011

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+6443850745

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