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 families this year with natural burials.

Traysea French, one of the funeral directors, says the company understands why people love the concept.

“What moves us most about natural burials is the way you can truly be part of the journey. Lining the grave with flowers, greenery, hand lowering and replacing the earth on and around your loved one (versus a stranger) can help embrace people’s grief journey in a healthy way, creating meaningful final acts of love.

She says natural burials are multi-faceted. “It’s not only about sustainability; it’s about connection, care, and returning to the earth that has sustained us through life.

” Preserving land by restoring native bush and forests; natural burials help create living, breathing places of peace, as well as conserving and supporting our ecosystem. Loved one’s can visit, reflect, and know their person continues to nurture life.” Traysea says.

The Wairarapa is fortunate to have a natural burial section in Clareville Cemetery, just 15 minutes down the road from Masterton.

Picture: Wairarapa funeral service directors; Traysea French, Rob Milne, Trixie Duckett