Funerals

There's a cost of dying crisis for low income families, according to the Funeral Directors Association.

It says some are unable to farewell their loved ones with dignity, respect and in keeping with… Video, Audio

Research into greening up our burial processes is underway at the University of Canterbury thanks to a Te Putea Rangahau a Marsden grant. Associate Professor Ruth McManus is leading the research and… Audio

There is concern low vaccination rates among funeral directors could stop grieving families viewing the body of their loved one despite strict Covid-19 rules being loosened.

At alert level 4… Video, Audio

The government has tightened rules around tangihanga and funerals this lockdown due to the increased threat of the Delta variant. Family members in the same isolation bubble of a deceased person can… Audio

The number of locations of interest, and close contacts, continue to grow in the Delta outbreak. There are now 210 active cases in the community. But the good news is, Google's latest Community… Audio

Funeral director Nigel Rowland, from the Wilson Funeral Home, joins Jesse to talk about his experience in the industry. Audio

Bill Edgar is the son of one of Australia's most notorious gangsters, a former street kid, prisoner, sexual abuse survivor and inventor. Now the Queensland private investigator has found fame for… Audio

The earth's short of space and that's affecting our customary expectations of how we bury our dead.  Audio

Some Māori communities are upset and frustrated that only 10 people can attend tangihanga under Level 2.

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says it has been one of the hardest decisions Cabinet had… Audio

Funeral Directors have put recommendations to the Ministry of Health which would enable more whānau to visit their loved ones who have died.

One of the funeral homes who have put recommendations… Audio

New Zealand legislation around death is old and generally regarded as in need of a thorough refresh. The Ministry of Health is currently seeking public submissions on a review of the Burial and… Audio

The first funeral for two victims of the mosque shootings took place this morning in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of father and son Khaled and Hamza Mustafa. Some in the… Audio

Natural funerals try to minimize the stress, cost, and environmental impact of death by holding secular, family-led, environmentally friendly funerals. Living Legacies director Lynda Hannah tells us… Audio

The Casketeers is a local TV show that's been an unexpected runaway success - following the owners and staff of Tipene Funerals. It negotiates the fascinating world of death, grieving relatives and… Audio

A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio

A proposed ban on scattering ashes in public places in Kapiti, north of Wellington, is being called "stupid" and "unworkable". Video, Audio