The team at Pickering’s are fully equipped to help you personalise any service or celebration to your requirements. We do as much, or as little as you would like.
Our Chapel
Our warm and inviting funeral chapel seats up to 100 people. We understand that not everyone can be present in person, we provide complimentary live streaming for every service. Whether family is across town or across the world, they can still share in the moment. Our modern audio-visual system allows photos, videos, and music to become part of the story being told—honouring a life in the most personal way.
Embalming
The care and respect that Pickering Funeral Services gives to a deceased person begins from the time they are transferred from the place of death to our funeral home. All our staff are fully trained in conducting the transfer in a dignified and caring manner whether the place of death is in a private home, hospital or more public place. This standard of care continues right through the entire process of the funeral preparations. When you advise us of the death we will ask you whether you wish the deceased to be embalmed.
We always seek signed approval before a person is embalmed. We have qualified embalmers on staff who take care of the preparation of the deceased. At all times, every deceased person is handled with dignity and care. We hold a great deal of significance to the preparation of the deceased for viewing; the dressing and grooming of the deceased person is an important part of this process, and in most cases the family are more than welcome to be present and assist in this aspect of the presentation. The result of embalming is that the deceased person is presented in a clean and hygienic way, making the deceased safe for family members and loved ones to spend valuable time with.
We always seek signed approval before a person is embalmed. We have qualified embalmers on staff who take care of the preparation of the deceased. At all times, every deceased person is handled with dignity and care. We hold a great deal of significance to the preparation of the deceased for viewing; the dressing and grooming of the deceased person is an important part of this process, and in most cases the family are more than welcome to be present and assist in this aspect of the presentation. The result of embalming is that the deceased person is presented in a clean and hygienic way, making the deceased safe for family members and loved ones to spend valuable time with.
Casket and Ash Urns
We have a range of polished caskets from $1400, ash urns from $500, and scatter urns from $150 on hand available at the time of death.
Or with pre-arrangement we can organise any casket, ash urn or scatter urn requirements (1-5-day delivery delay).
Scatter urns can be personalised by using a photo provided by the whanau, contact us to learn more about this.
Or with pre-arrangement we can organise any casket, ash urn or scatter urn requirements (1-5-day delivery delay).
Scatter urns can be personalised by using a photo provided by the whanau, contact us to learn more about this.
Burial or Cremation
We take care of all the arrangements for burial or cremation.
As there is no crematorium in Wairoa, our preferred option is Gisborne Crematorium. But alternatively, we can arrange for cremation in Hawkes Bay or anywhere is in New Zealand if this is requested, like wise we can organise the burial in any cemetery in New Zealand.
As there is no crematorium in Wairoa, our preferred option is Gisborne Crematorium. But alternatively, we can arrange for cremation in Hawkes Bay or anywhere is in New Zealand if this is requested, like wise we can organise the burial in any cemetery in New Zealand.
Transport
We take care of all of your transport needs, to any destination whether it be in town, rural or any destination in New Zealand, whether it is to private residence or Marae. Alternatively, whanau can take care of the transport needs if they have a suitable vehicle.
We transport to Gisborne, Hawkes Bay or beyond.
We can also provide transport for repatriation to out of the district or overseas.
We transport to Gisborne, Hawkes Bay or beyond.
We can also provide transport for repatriation to out of the district or overseas.
Service sheets and thank you cards
Our team can put together a service sheets and thank you cards that truly reflects your loved one’s individuality, these are made and printed in house.
Death Registration
We collect all the information about the deceased from whanau during the funeral arrangement. Information gathered is used to register the death and order the death certificate. After the deceased has been buried or cremated, we will register the death with birth, deaths and marriages. Once the Death Certificate arrives we will have copies made for you and certified by a Justice of the Peace. You will need these for Lawyers, banks and such.
Organising on behalf
Our team can arrange all your funeral requirements from:
- Newspaper notices
- Venue
- Minister/ Celebrant
- Photo tribute shows
- Flowers
- Refreshments and catering
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