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Wairarapa Funerals now certified
We’re pleased to announce that Wairarapa Funeral Services are now certified by us for high quality conduct of natural burials. The team are enthusiasts, and have already helped…
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Two sides to memorials
by Mark Blackham At the Kew Cemetery in Melbourne, I went searching for my ancestors’ graves. I found the grand memorial to my great-great-grandfather, John Halfey — a…
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Natural cemetery prices
We’ve compiled the 2025 list of natural cemetery prices, combining the plot and interment costs (price of the land, and price of digging and filling the grave). The…
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Public talk in Carterton 30 April
Our founder and director Mark Blackham is speaking in Carterton on 30 April about the courage required to start and drive the natural burials movement in NZ over…
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Waikanae funeral home certified
We’re very pleased to announce that the Waikanae Funeral Home has been certified by us for natural burials. The whole team are enthusiastic about the concept, and demonstrated…
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How to make a shroud
We have seen a considerable increase in inquiries about using shrouds, and an increase in their actual use. They are a wonderful DIY project for yourself or for…
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A DIY family funeral
A wonderful family came together to handle the natural burial of a beloved parent themselves. Their work is a testament to their love, cooperation, resilience and calmness. We…
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New hope for natural burials in Bay of Plenty
Our newest certified funeral director, Hope Family Funerals, now makes natural burials and funerals possible for people living in the Bay of Plenty. We receive a constant stream…
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Hope Family Funerals certified
We are delighted to announce that Hope Family Funerals in Tauranga is now certified by us for natural burials. This certification is well deserved given their commitment to…
Natural BurialsPromoting and certifying natural cemeteries, caskets and funeral directors