FINAL STEPS


After the Farewell


There is also the emotional aspect of the death to come to terms with.
Gillions’ support extends past the funeral to help you through this difficult stage.

 Feel free to pop in and have a chat or look through our library.
Later in the year we will send out an invitation to our Christmas remembrance candle lighting service.

Bereavement Care

Our complimentary Bereavement Care Programme is offered through our partner, the Grief Centre, to provide bereavement support to you and your family.

If you think this would be helpful for you or a family member, please get in touch with us and we can refer you.



 Bereavement support includes
the listening ear of an experienced support worker for up to one year after the funeral, and information and resources on loss and grief for all ages.

Urns

We have available a variety of urns and scatter tubes in different materials and sizes.

Headstones and Monuments

We can discuss your requirements and advise on the appropriate craftsmen to complete your memorial.
We are happy to arrange for the work, or introduce you to them to liaise with directly if you prefer.

Keepsakes

We have available a variety of keepsakes as well as samples of some of the custom made products.

There are a number of suppliers, of keepsakes in New Zealand with a wide range of option.
Please feel free to come and see us and we can go over the catalogue with you.

Death Registration

Following the burial or cremation we register the death with the Department of Internal Affairs.

This is a legal requirement and is important for probate or dealing with the will. The death certificate usually takes between several days and two weeks to arrive

Acknowledgement Notice

You may also decide to publish an acknowledgement notice in the newspaper.

This is to thank individuals or organisations who have supported the family or expressed their sympathy after a bereavement.

Acknowledgement Cards

You may want to send thanks to those who have acknowledged a loved one’s death by sending cards or flowers, or by attending the funeral.

We can print personalised acknowledgement cards, featuring a photo, wording and verses that you can choose.

Candle lighting service

We hold an annual candle lighting service before Christmas for those who have been bereaved during the year.
Everyone is invited to participate in a short service and to light a candle in memory of their loved one.