Deciding what the right funeral for your loved one is can be challenging. But at Hardings, our team is here to guide and help you make the right decisions for you and your family every step of the way. We offer a full range of services to suit all budgets, and this is done in consultation and in person so that you can feel confident in the choices you have made.
Every funeral invoice from Hardings Funerals is individualised. It will include our professional fee, and any goods purchased from us. The professional fee is reflective of the services a family has used, so it is a good idea to talk to your funeral director about the style of event you wish to plan to get a basic idea of costs. Alternatively, you may like to look at the scenarios that we have here on this page, and see if one will fit around the ideas you have and this may give you a loose indication of costs. As always, you are welcome to call us at the office 06 278 8633 to discuss costs at any time.
Every funeral invoice from Hardings Funerals is individualised. It will include our professional fee, and any goods purchased from us. The professional fee is reflective of the services a family has used, so it is a good idea to talk to your funeral director about the style of event you wish to plan to get a basic idea of costs. Alternatively, you may like to look at the scenarios that we have here on this page, and see if one will fit around the ideas you have and this may give you a loose indication of costs. As always, you are welcome to call us at the office 06 278 8633 to discuss costs at any time.
Use our
Pricing Estimator
Our pricing estimator can give you a good idea of what a funeral will cost according to your ideas. Simply follow the prompts and select an option. The calculator will steer you in the direction you navigate it to.
This means you can get an idea of expenses and have the estimate emailed to you as discreetly as you need.
This means you can get an idea of expenses and have the estimate emailed to you as discreetly as you need.
5 pricing examples
Below are five examples of what a funeral might look like and how your choices might vary the cost:
A Gentle Farewell, or Essential Service
A service in a church, or at Tairoa Lodge Chapel.
A larger funeral in a sports club or similar venue on a Saturday
A funeral at their local marae
Essential Care Service Terms and Conditions
If you wish to discuss funeral options with one of the team, please get in touch and we can arrange a time to meet
Address: 17 Regent Street, Hawera 4610
Phone: 06 278 8633
Email: funeraldirector@hardingsfunerals.co.nz
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get assistance to pay the invoice?
Probate simply means the high court grants permission for the appointed executor to do his or her chosen duties – executing the will. Probate is the court's way of protecting citizens from fraudulent activity while looking after a will's beneficiaries. With probate granted, New Zealand law grants the executor of the will permission to control the distribution of the estate. Without probate, there is a risk of assets of the estate being misappropriated or abused.
How Does Probate Work?
If an executor decides the estate must go through probate, he/she must:
Complete an application for probate
Provide a copy of the last will and testament and a letter stating the following:
The executor knew he/she was the executor of the will and/or knew the deceased person
The executor believes to the greatest extent of his knowledge that the will he/she holds is the latest will
The executor must prove his/her identity
A statement that he/she will follow the deceased's wishes as described in the will
Once the application is received, the Court Registrar will determine the validity of the will and the executor's statements. If everything is valid, the court will grant probate, and the executor can move forward with the will.
How Does Probate Work?
If an executor decides the estate must go through probate, he/she must:
Complete an application for probate
Provide a copy of the last will and testament and a letter stating the following:
The executor knew he/she was the executor of the will and/or knew the deceased person
The executor believes to the greatest extent of his knowledge that the will he/she holds is the latest will
The executor must prove his/her identity
A statement that he/she will follow the deceased's wishes as described in the will
Once the application is received, the Court Registrar will determine the validity of the will and the executor's statements. If everything is valid, the court will grant probate, and the executor can move forward with the will.
WINZ may be able to assist in paying for some funeral expenses if the person who has died has little or no money to pay for the invoice. At present (2024), the maximum funeral grant is $2445.37. It can be used for costs such as a casket, embalming, compulsory fees such as burial or cremation costs.
ACC can assist with a funeral grant for an accidental death of up to $7,491.95 (2024) towards funeral and or memorial costs. This amount does change every year. There is extra help available for victims of homicide. Your funeral director at Hardings will assist you in filing the relevant paperwork to ACC for the grant.
While we pay these costs on your behalf, these fees vary around Taranaki. Please call your funeral director at Hardings for up to date and relevant information