Create a goodbye that builds meaning and lasting memories
There are many ways to create a personalised funeral service for your loved one, from choosing who to lead it through to your choice of music. We can guide you through all the options to create a funeral that’s as unique and meaningful as your loved one.
Choosing who to lead the service
If your loved one was religious, choosing a minister to lead their funeral service makes sense – especially if the minister was known to them, or they had a personal connection to their local church. You can also choose a celebrant, who can include religious elements in the service, like prayers and readings. Or they can ensure the service is wholly non-religious. We have a range of celebrants we recommend, if needed. For a personal touch, you can even ask family or friends to lead the service.
Options to consider for the service
Flowers
Flowers are a beautiful way to show affection. We can help coordinate bouquets or other floral arrangements, or you can use your own florist.
Music
Honour your loved one through the music of your – or their – choice. We can even arrange live music by organists or pipers.
Catering
If you’d like to have refreshments after the funeral service, we can organise this for you through our experienced in-house caterers, Gattings.
Service sheets
Printed service sheets include details such as hymns, readings, tributes and messages of thanks and help to create a lovely, personal service.
Make a beautiful final journey
Our fleet includes a custom-built Cadillac Premier hearse. This state-of-the-art vehicle was built in America by Eagle Coach Company who are known for building the highest quality hearses in the industry.
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Pure silver fingerprint jewellery
Fingerprint jewellery is a very personalised way of creating a keepsake of your loved one, a truly special piece for you to treasure forever.
We partner with the experienced team at Fingerprints, who will come on site to press their finger directly into the silver. This becomes your actual pendant, capturing not only the fingerprint, but the shape and indentation that is unique to your loved one. With several shapes available, they can work with you to customise items such as pendants, key rings, cufflinks and more.
Learn more at fingerprints.co.nz
Handcrafted memorial books
A memorial book is a beautiful and permanent memento of your loved one’s life. Provide us with some photos, tributes, obituary notices or any other details you’d like included, and we’ll turn it in a high quality personalised book. Handcrafted and beautifully presented, it represents a lasting record of family and friends that attended the funeral.
Helping navigate
tough moments
Anne-Marie-Wynne
“Irene, words are not enough to express our heartfelt gratitude. I don’t know how I could have got through this without Davis’ love, care and expertise. The day was perfect.”
Alison Morgan
West Auckland“I just wanted to say again how much I appreciated your care of Bob and the family at the funeral on Friday. Martin, your care and the way you dealt with us was appreciated.”
Paul Holmes
Mt Eden“At times of grief it’s reassuring to have a great company looking after you, and we really appreciate Davis and in particular your invaluable help Shane – thanks!”
Ange Foote
“Thanks again Dani for your wonderful support, understanding and efficiency in making it a special send off for dad.”
Lynne Robertson
“Thank you to everyone at Davis Funerals. Wayne’s service was amazing, we had 300 people in the Panmure Yacht Club. So many people commented on the ashes in the scatter tubes and the service sheets.”
Liz Fong
“Thank you for the amazing people you have working at Davis Funeral parlour. I’m so grateful for everything that was done for Keith. I would recommend Davis Funeral parlour to all my Whanau and friends.”
Melanie Harvey
“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for making Betty’s funeral so kind, warm and special. You made what is a sad occasion better in every possible way. I cannot thank you enough.”
Christine Hazleman
“As family of the deceased we only get one chance to do things right and the importance of trust in the funeral director to guide us in the right direction is paramount. Our grateful thanks to Shane.”
