Aoraki Funeral Services
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Momento's

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 ▻  Reading's & Poems 
 ▻  Music Selection
 ▻  Momentos
 ▻  Pall Bearers
 ▻  Memorial Book
 ▻ 
 Recording the Service
 
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​Many families choose to honour the passions in their loved one’s life by staging the setting in which the casket stands before and during the service. Choosing to add personal items dear to your loved one’s heart helps create a very personal space that sparks memories for family and friends attending the service. Their things tell a story about who they were and what they loved.
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The Personal Touches

It doesn’t take much to make a funeral a more personal event, one that eloquently speaks of the person who has just died. All it takes is a little thought. We’d be happy to help you set the scene with personal touches for your loved one’s funeral.
Some simple ways are:
  • Light memorial candles.
  • Display sporting equipment, crafts or hobby tools.
  • Have a piper play bagpipes.
  • Release balloons or doves or even butterflies.
  • Create a photo display.
  • Display a favourite piece of furniture, like an armchair no-one but your loved one was allowed to sit in.
  • If your loved one was a veteran of the military, have the RSA attend their funeral. Hand out poppies
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Ways to use Memento's

Read how Eddie, Tina and George's Memento's were used in their Services.
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Eddie was a passionate golfer whose pride and joy was a costly set of titanium clubs. His crowning achievement was a hole-in-one on a local golf course. His golf clubs sat beside his casket, and his trophy and golf gloves sat on top. These small personal touches enhanced the funeral, reminding family and friends of the man and the many happy days he spent on the golf course."
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Tina was a primary school teacher who loved tramping on weekends. Many of the children she taught drew pictures, and these were displayed on a whiteboard behind her casket. The schoolchildren were glad to have been able to play a part in farewelling their teacher. The fact that they had something constructive to do for her made it somehow more manageable for them. Tina’s tramping boots sat on the end of her casket with her sleeping bag. Her backpack sat underneath as a representation of her love of nature and the great outdoors.
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George fell in love with his first model train, given to him by his grandfather when he was only four. It was to become a lifelong love affair, so of course, some of George’s favourite trains were present at his funeral. His tatty old slippers were also there to remind his loved ones of the many hours they’d sat with him with his feet up beside the fire, drinking hot chocolate.
Our Funeral directors are always available to assist you and to answer any questions. 
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You are welcome to contact us anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Supporting and caring for families throughout South Canterbury
Phone 0800 686 2148
Download our book of Words and Comfort Readings and Poems here
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A:  160 Mountain View Road, Gleniti, Timaru
T: 03 686 2148  (24 Hours) Timaru
​    03 689 7065 (24 Hours) Waimate
E: [email protected]  
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www.mcbridesmonuments.com
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160 Mountain View Road, Timaru
11 John Street, Waimate
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Our Facilities
    • Our Profession
    • Our History
    • Our Vision
  • When Someone Dies
    • First Steps
    • Who to Notify
    • Burial or Cremation?
    • Transfers: NZ & International
    • Funeral Timing
    • Embalming
    • Death Registration
  • Arranging a Funeral
    • Choosing the Venue
    • Celebrant or Clergy
    • Casket or Urn Selection
    • Flowers
    • Service Sheets
    • Visual Presentation
    • Catering
    • Visiting Your Loved One
    • Clothing and Dressing
    • Selecting a Vehicle
    • Newspaper Notices
  • The Service
    • Eulogies and Tributes
    • Readings and Poems
    • Music Selection
    • Momentos
    • Pall Bearers
    • Memorial Book
    • Recording the Service
    • Live Streaming
  • Aftercare
    • Death Certificate
    • Financial Matters
    • Compassionate Airfares
    • Probate
    • Bereavement Support
  • Candle Lighting Services
  • McBride's Monumental Masons
  • Pre-planning
    • Why Plan Ahead?
    • Pre-paid
    • Pre-arranged
  • Contact