The Wilson Funeral Home

23/04/2026

We are proud to support the Karori Returned Services Association with the design and printing of their ANZAC Day programs & posters 🇳🇿

You are invited to attend the Karori RSA service.
🕚 Saturday 25th April, at 11am
📍Karori West Normal School Hall

Lest we forget. 🌺

07/04/2026

Our chapel is modern and spacious with stained glass windows that depict scenes of Wellington’s magnificent hills and harbour. It has a seating capacity of 120, and room for more, but is also suitable for smaller gatherings. It has been set up for today’s digital requirements. https://wilsonfunerals.co.nz/our-location/newtown/

30/03/2026

Every family deserves care they can trust.
Before making arrangements, it’s okay to ask: “Are you a Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand member?”

The Wilson Funeral Home is proud to be a member, giving families peace of mind through professional, accountable care.

Most New Zealanders assume all funeral homes operate under the same rules.

But they don’t.

Professional membership isn’t mandatory which means some funeral providers can operate without external accountability or a formal complaints process.

That’s a protection gap families often don’t discover until something goes wrong and by then, they’re already grieving, overwhelmed, and powerless.

Before you sign anything, ask:

“Are you a Funeral Directors Association member?”

Because accountability isn’t something families should have to hope for.

23/03/2026

During moments of loss and sorrow, having a funeral home you can trust is crucial. At The Wilson Funeral Home, we believe in being a source of comfort, compassion, and support for grieving families. Our dedicated team understands the importance of every detail and ensures that the farewell is truly meaningful. You are not alone, we are here for you. 🌹 www.twfh.co.nz

15/03/2026

Would you like to visit someone at Mākara Cemetery? catch our monthly bus service on Wednesday, 18 March 🚌❤️
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://wilsonfunerals.co.nz/our.../makara-bus-service/

11/03/2026

Finding the right urn is an important part of honouring your loved one’s memory. From elegant designs to handcrafted pieces, our selection includes unique options that can be personalised.

View our urn selection here: https://wilsonfunerals.co.nz/cremation/

04/03/2026

Fingerprint jewellery is one of the most meaningful ways to keep a loved one close. There’s nothing more personal and unique than a fingerprint. Whether it’s a bracelet, necklace, or cufflinks, we have a range of options to choose from. Explore the full collection here: https://wilsonfunerals.co.nz/our-brochures/jewellery-book/

26/02/2026

The perfect funeral for one won't necessarily be perfect for the next. Your life has been unique to you. If left to your family and friends would you get the funeral you want? Let your wishes be known at www.twfh.co.nz

23/02/2026

A funeral doesn’t fix grief, but it helps honour a life and mark the moment everything changes. At its heart, a funeral is an act of love for the person who died, and for those left behind.

If you would like more information about planning a farewell, visit twfh.co.nz or phone: 04 389 6069

A funeral doesn’t “fix” grief.
The pain doesn’t disappear after the service.
But it does something deeply important:
It marks the moment life changes, the moment we step into the “after.”
It’s the community saying:
“You mattered. You changed us. You will be carried forward.”
At its heart, a funeral is an act of love.
For the person who died.
And for everyone left behind.

If you’re planning a farewell (or thinking about your own wishes), talk to a Funeral Directors Association member firm https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/arranging-a-funeral/find-a-funeral-director/

Because saying goodbye properly matters.

09/02/2026

Have you ever felt like a death didn’t feel “real” at first?
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand latest blog, “How funerals help you accept death emotionally, not just intellectually”, explores how a meaningful farewell can gently turn disbelief into a shared goodbye and support early healing.

Link to the blog is in the comments section.💚

Have you ever felt like it didn’t feel “real” at first?
This month’s "𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲" blog explains how funerals can help turn disbelief into a shared goodbye and support emotional acceptance and early healing.

09/02/2026

In this second part of a two-part series, Skylight Trust explores how preschoolers, primary-aged children, older children and teenagers may express loss, and offers clear, age-appropriate ways you can support them.

You can read Part 2 here: https://wix.to/ZQ2rqNU

This 2-part series explores what grief can look like for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, primary school children, older children and teenagers. We also offer clear, age-appropriate ideas to help you support them.

29/01/2026

Grief shows up differently at every age, and so does the kind of support children need.

In this first part of a two-part series, Skylight Trust looks at how babies, toddlers, preschoolers, primary-aged children and teenagers may express loss, and offers clear, age-appropriate ways you can support them. You can read the article here: https://wix.to/w253iOU

Please feel free to share with any caregivers, teachers or whānau who might find this helpful.

This 2-part series explores what grief can look like for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, primary school children, older children and teenagers. We also offer clear, age-appropriate ideas to help you support them.