Firstly, I would like to thank all the essential workers that are keeping New Zealand moving over this unprecedented and uncertain time. I also hope that you are all staying safe in your bubbles.
Given we are at Covid-19 level 4 it means the funeral sector has been given strict directives to what we can and cannot offer and we take these seriously.
If you have a loved one pass during this time, we can offer viewings for only the members in the deceased's own bubble. We can also offer a virtual funeral service via Zoom. This allows family members to participate in the funeral service by sharing their memories with the family, just like a traditional funeral service.
We appreciate this may not suit every family so in that instance we would suggest having a direct cremation or a direct burial and hold a memorial service at a later date when we move to level 2 or level 1.
When we are moved to Covid-19 level 3 it has been indicated we will still have all the same restrictions on funeral services as we have in level 4.