We have a portfolio of local catering companies who provide reasonably priced menus and can deliver or bake on site.
There are a number of local celebrants and clergy who we are confident to recommend. Or you may know of someone within your family, or friend group, that would be capable of taking a service.
We also have a qualified in house celebrant who's been taking services for over 25 years.
Her particular specialty is telling a life story that's interesting, accurate and real. She also has experience and qualifications in grief, a gift for public speaking, and a first hand experience of personal loss and grief.
Our technical mobile equipment is of the highest standard, incorporating livestream, video recording, slide shows, mobile music and sound... and our team operate every facet of this equipment in house... so you can simply relax and experience the moment, without the hefty costs associated with employing 'outside' specialists.
We have an extensive range of caskets, from wooden, cardboard, wicker, fabric, MDF painted, printed and plain. As a proudly New Zealand owned company, our range contains many environmentally friendly options.
We have quiet rooms available for private viewings or, you may wish to have your loved one at home. Alternatively we can arrange viewings at the venue directly before the funeral begins
We often get asked if we can arrange natural funerals. The simple answer is yes. Definitely. We're committed to making sure funeral services are as environmentally friendly as possible. Committed to taking care of our earth, cause we live here too. Let us know what your unique concerns and ideas are and we will be happy to guide you through all the options available for your unique situation.
Some families have expressed an interest in taking care of their loved one, after they have died. If this is something you may be interested in, talk to us, as we are trained 'in home care providers' and can guide you through the steps you will need to take to make this happen.
Embalming is a service provided to ensure that family and friends will have safe access and a positive experience when viewing their loved one.
Embalming at Jason Morrison Funeral Services is carried out in accordance with the New Zealand Embalmers Association code of ethics.
Sanitisation: The body is totally disinfected which renders micro organisms harmless. The chemical used is simply one which splits protein, thus stopping the natural decay of the blood, allowing family and friends to view and touch the body without risk to their health.
Preservation: All tissue is preserved which slows down the natural decomposition of the body. The preservation can be adjusted in each individual case to allow for short, medium and long term preservation.
Presentation: We understand that viewing your loved one can be a traumatic experience, so the embalming process is designed to reconstitute a natural skin tone and appearance, to reduce the stress of this time on your family. We take care of your loved one with dignity and respect, because we've all lost loved one's too, and we understand how important this is. For further information on the embalming process you may want to visit the New Zealand Embalmers Association website at nzembalmers.org.nz
At the arrangement, we will guide you through all the costs and supply you with an estimate of charges. Please let us know if you have any financial concerns, as we are committed to making sure that the funeral won't leave you with the stress of a debt which cannot be serviced.
In some cases there are grants available to help with costs, from places such as ACC or Work and Income. Again, simply let us know and we can direct you to all the help available.
We are members of the Funeral Directors Association of NZ and so are internationally linked to professionals overseas. Call us anytime if you need further information
As New Zealanders we're actively interested in making 'green' choices in life, so why not in death too?
There are many options around death which can be made to reflect an individual person's values regarding environmentally friendly ethics.
With many years of experience in all aspects of funeral and death care, we aim to give honest and sensible information to enable you to uphold your ethical values, whilst simultaneously using common sense to ensure those choices are practical - financially, health-wise and logistically - for all concerned.
Talk to us about all your concerns... and remember, nothing is too small a concern. We're here to help, and have many years of qualified experience in the industry so can speak knowledgeably to you about all your options.