Aoraki Funeral Services
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Our Facilities

 ▻  About Us
 ▻  Our Team
 ▻  Why Choose Us?
 ▻  Our Facilities
 ▻  Our Profession
 ▻  Our History
 ▻  Our Vision
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We have two convenient locations for those in South Canterbury. In Timaru, we can cater for any size of funeral, from small intimate funerals to large funerals. Our venue in Waimate has a pleasant country feel.
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Our Timaru Venue

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160 Mountain View Road, Gleniti, Timaru 
Our families love the ambience of our popular modern venue. The quality of our purpose-built facility, nestled in a semi-rural location, is hugely appreciated by our client families.

​The large chapel with a beautiful garden outlook and reception spaces suit all occasions. The parking and accessibility serve all our visitors.  
  • The spacious chapel which comfortably seats over 220 guests
  • Our Reception Room, with live audio/video feed, caters to a similar number 
  • We regularly handle funerals with over 400 guests
  • We have an intimate space for small, private funerals
  • A Family Room, when a quiet, private place is required
  • Purpose-built, fully equipped mortuary
  • Integrated video and sound system, with special help for hearing  impaired people
  • Spacious private grounds with well-established gardens
  • Ample parking
  • Monumental mason on-site
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Our Waimate Venue

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11 John Street, Waimate
People often comment on the lovely country feel in our Waimate location. Similar to the Timaru facilities listed above, though in a smaller, more intimate setting.
  • Lovely chapel 
  • We also have an intimate space for small, private funerals
  • A Family Room, when a quiet, private place is required
  • Integrated video and sound system, with special help for hearing  impaired people
  • Plenty of off-street parking
  • Handy location in Waimate township
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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
Download our Eulogy Tip Sheet here
Pre-arrangement form download  here

contact us

A:  160 Mountain View Road, Gleniti, Timaru
T: 03 686 2148  (24 Hours) Timaru
​    03 689 7065 (24 Hours) Waimate
E: office@aoraki.kiwi.nz  

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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
  • Streaming