Morris and Morris Funerals

02/12/2025

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
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Grief during the holidays can feel incredibly isolating — but you don’t have to walk through it alone.

This time of year can magnify the empty chairs, the missing voices, and the traditions that feel too heavy to carry. And yet, even in the middle of deep loss, moments of connection can offer gentle light.

Across Aotearoa, many funeral homes host remembrance services where you can sit quietly, light a candle, or simply be present with others who understand this kind of pain. These gatherings honour your loved one while giving you a safe space to breathe, remember, and feel supported.

On the hardest days, even noticing small moments — a warm breeze, birdsong, a favourite song — can provide a brief pause from the weight of grief. These tiny flickers of light don’t erase your loss, but they can help guide you through it.

If this season feels overwhelming, consider attending a remembrance service hosted by one of our member funeral directors. It’s a space to honour the person you love and to feel less alone.

You deserve compassion, connection, and a place to remember — especially at this time of year.

13/11/2025

Ever tried to round up cats... I feel that would of been easier then trying to get a photo of this bunch together 🤣

12/11/2025

We are proud to team up with the talented local Jen Neeley Designer Dressmaker who can turn memories into treasures. Talk to us today about getting a memory bear or dog to keep a part of your loved one close.

"Every stitch tells a story. We take the treasured garments of someone special and artfully craft them into a lasting piece of comfort. This memory bear captures their essence, allowing you to move beyond simply remembering, and instead, holding the love, comfort, and history of your loved one. Turn cherished memories into a hug you can hold forever."

Send a message for info or book a consultation.

"Consultation on creating a Memory Bear can also be arranged through the caring team at Morris and Morris Funerals "

31/10/2025

Abba wishes you all a spooky Halloween... she's ready for scary movies, fish & chips with her human friends tonight... 🎃👻

13/10/2025

“𝑛𝑜 𝑓𝑢𝑠𝑠” often overlooks the emotional needs of loved ones left behind. While practicality may feel kind, family members can be left without a place to cry together, share memories, or honour a life lived...

Research shows 𝟓𝟕% 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡— often avoiding it completely. Many, like Ewan, choose “no fuss” thinking it will spare their families.

But “𝑛𝑜 𝑓𝑢𝑠𝑠” often overlooks the emotional needs of loved ones left behind. While practicality may feel kind, family members can be left without a place to cry together, share memories, or honour a life lived.

As one grieving son reflected:
“𝑊𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟… 𝑁𝑜 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑑’𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡. 𝑆𝑖𝑥 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔.”

A farewell isn’t just ceremony — it’s a gift of comfort and connection.

👉 Read Sam’s blog – link in comments.

22/09/2025

“In big ways, in small ways, in medium ways, and always..”

You miss someone forever...❤

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11/09/2025

When someone says, “𝑛𝑜 𝑓𝑢𝑠𝑠, 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛,” it’s worth asking:
“What would help your family feel they’ve said goodbye properly?”
One family found the answer in a simple gathering with music and a meal — giving him the farewell he wanted, and his family the chance to grieve together.
Nearly 𝟖𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥. Skipping that moment can make grief harder.

06/09/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our open day yesterday. We experienced a remarkable turnout, with more than 100 attendees throughout the day. If you still have questions, please feel free to reach out to one of our team members. For those who missed the event, please stay tuned for further updates. We also got a few treats for Whangarei Cat Rescue. Whangarei Cat Rescue

03/09/2025

“I don't want any fuss when I go,” Ewan told his daughter firmly. “Just get rid of me quietly and move on with your lives.” He meant it kindly—a practical man trying to spare his family expense and bother. But when he died six months later, his daughter was distraught. “We've done exactly what Dad wanted,” she said, “but it doesn't feel like enough. We need something to mark his life, to say goodbye properly. Does that make us selfish?”
read more here...
https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/news-and-advocacy/funerals-serve-the-living-so-no-fuss-doesnt-help/

27/08/2025

Daisy cant wait to meet you at our open day next week... She has decided that we could all help out her friends at Whangarei Cat Rescue in the way of food donations please bring it along any time over the next few weeks for her to add to their basket.