We’re locally owned and operated
Giving you the choice to say goodbye your way
You’re in good hands
At Hope Funerals Christchurch we understand that when someone you love dies it can be really difficult trying to manage those feelings of grief and making arrangements for a funeral or memorial service.
Celebrate your way
Have your service at someone’s house, at a church, hall or sports club or at a favourite spot such as the beach - any place that your loved one had a personal connection to.
Straightforward packages
At Hope Funerals Christchurch we understand that package options are a good starting point for many people.
Caring and compassionate
Hope Funerals are in this business to genuinely serve your needs. We are a social enterprise associated with Hope Presbyterian Church.
Our mission
Giving you the support and space you need to say goodbye to your loved one in a way that celebrates the unique life that was theirs.
Bringing together the community that your loved one belonged to is one of the most meaningful ways of acknowledging their passing and reflecting on their life.
We’re here to genuinely serve your needs
“Hope Funerals took care of the funeral arrangements for my wife in Feb 2024. We had advanced notice of my wife’s passing so Hope Funeral came out and we were able to plan exactly what my wife wished for about 11 months prior.
Initially it was to take care of her body and arrange cremation. Then a month later to carry out a Memorial Service at the Hope Presbyterian Church next to them and make the service available on streaming video for people who could not make the journey, both in NZ and overseas.
Hope Funerals did a wonderful job. We could not have wished for better. In every aspect of their services they were great to deal with and nothing was too much bother. Everyone who attended the Memorial Service, plus those who watched it streamed live, commented on how wonderful it was to have participated.
Thanks Hope Funerals for looking after my Lyn in such a professional and caring manner.”
“Thank you, Peter & the Team at Hope Funerals, for making this difficult time easier for us. We appreciate all your help and support and will recommend you as completely professional, empathetic and thoughtful, with amazing attention to details. Thank you for being so helpful. ”
“Thank you for your wonderful service. We are extremely happy to have chosen you to be our funeral director. You made it easy and simple to organise and was extremely respectful of our wishes.”
“I would like to acknowledge the wonderful, professional service that Alistair and the Hope team gave me, when my husband passed away recently.
Being in the older age group one doesn’t necessarily know the process following the death of a loved one, but Hope Funeral Services were immediately available to answer all my many questions promptly, with sincerity and empathy making the pathway from cremation to the Celebration of Life service and essential documentation, a lot easier to process.
Thank you to everyone at Hope Funeral Services. I will be very pleased to give my full recommendation to family and friends”
“Thanks so much for handling our son’s funeral and being so sensitive to the needs of the family. We appreciated having his body at his home for a tangi style farewell before the final funeral service. Your venue was perfect for the large number who attended and the live-streaming watched by 70 people who couldn’t attend worked very well. Your caterer did an excellent job. Many thanks for helping us through our journey.”
“Thank you for the lovely job you did for my dad’s funeral yesterday.
The whole process was made easier for the family due to your professionalism and support ”
“We have appreciated all your help and care for our mum and us. At a stressful time when we had no idea what to do and were like possums in the headlights, you took away all our worry and anxiety. Thank you for taking such great care of our mum during the time she was with you, it brought us all a lot of comfort. We are very grateful for your kindness.”
“Thank you so much for your tremendous kindness, understanding and support. You helped me get through two traumatic deaths within two months, and were such a comfort.”
“It is such a joy having you help is at this very sad time. To hand over to someone as capable and trustworthy as yourself is beyond words. As with our mother, you were so professional and your attention to detail is exquisite. Being the eldest and trying to get everyone through (both times) was a task beyond description! With your knowledge and know-how I knew we were in good hands. Thank you so much for everything I am so very very grateful. Thank you.”
“Thank you for everything you did to make Valmai’s journey as easy as it ended up. The family were very impressed.”
Begin your preplanning journey here
Take the first step in ensuring peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones by beginning your preplanning journey. Click below and complete our easy-to-use pre-arrangement questionnaire.
FAQ’s
Find answers to some of the most common questions families have.
What is direct cremation?
Direct cremation is where your loved one is cremated soon after death and the ashes are returned to you.
Do I need to have my loved one embalmed?
Embalming is not necessary if family and friends are not going to view the deceased person and the body is going to be cremated prior to a service being held (direct cremation).
Can I choose my own celebrant or priest for the funeral?
Hope Funerals is happy to work with your own minister, priest or celebrant or we can recommend a Minister or celebrant if you would like us to do so.