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​ ▻  Newspaper Notices

Many families like to put a newspaper notice in the local newspaper in the area. If there are family and friends in other parts of New Zealand or the world you may which to place an ad in their local paper.  If you are having a private farewell you may wish to place a notice notifying that your loved one has died. 

Newspaper Notices

The traditional way to advise friends and extended family of the death of your loved one is by placing a death notice in newspapers in areas where they lived and worked.

Generally speaking, other death notices which may be placed by close friends and family will not be accepted by the newspaper until the primary notice has been delivered to them by the funeral home. This is done to avoid mistaken information which may cause confusion or fraudulent notices which may cause distress.

When you place your funeral notice into the local paper Aoraki Funeral Services will place a notice in The Timaru Courier at no charge to you. 

Newspaper Examples

There is a specific format that is commonly used when placing the primary death notice. Our team will help you with writing this and will then lodge it for you in the appropriate newspapers. Two examples are below.

TAYLOR, Reginald Edward (Ted) on 30 November 2020. Passed peacefully at Timaru Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Emily. Loved father and father-in-law of Elspeth and Stan Taylor (Christchurch), Louise and Peter Thackery (Melbourne), Sarah and Terrence Billington (Auckland). Much loved grandfather of Ben, Pete, Sally, Bethany and Victoria. Loved brother of John (dec’d), Patrick (dec’d) and Elizabeth (Wellington). Dearest Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Phelps. Messages to 195 North Street, Timaru. Ted’s funeral service will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Rd, Timaru on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 1:30pm followed by a private cremation.

WAITERE-ROSS, Crystal Rachel: 
Peacefully at home after a short, brave battle, on Saturday, November 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and Winnie her dog. Treasured darling daughter to Cole and Rachel. The awesome big sister of Lukas, Aroha and Star. Cherished Grand-daughter to Marc and Donna. Adored niece to her Aunties and Uncles and wonderful cousin.  A great friend to many. A service celebrating the 22 beautiful years of Crystal's life will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11.11am, at Aoraki Funeral Services, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru 7910. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA Timaru may be left at the service. Messages to the Waitere-Ross Family, C/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Our Funeral Director's are always available to help you should you have any questions. You are always welcome to contact us