▻  When Someone Dies
 ▻  First Steps 
 ▻  Who to Notify  
 ▻  Burial or Cremation
 ▻  Transfers (NZ & International)
 ▻  Funeral Timing
 ▻  Embalming
 ▻  Death Registration
Our team at Aoraki Funeral services have compiled a simple checklist of people for you and your family to contact when a loved one has died

Contact:

  • Family doctor
  • Funeral director
  • Next of kin and closest family member
  • Neighbours of the deceased (if the death occurred at home)
  • Family & friends – start with those who may need to organise travel to attend
  • Family solicitor or Executor of the Estate
  • Work colleagues, if appropriate
  • Clubs, volunteer & social organisations, if appropriate
  • Home help supplier

After the Funeral

The solicitor may do this for you
  • Utility companies;                                            Telephone, mobile phone, gas & electricity suppliers to change account holder’s name or to cancel service, if no longer required.
  • Security or personal alarm supplier
  • Banks, Building Societies, Accountant
  • ​Businesses where the deceased held an account
  • ​Cancel any subscriptions
Our Funeral directors are always available to assist you and to answer any questions. 
​You are welcome to contact us anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible.​