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Welcome
Welcome to Reflections Funerals
As a private family funeral practice find comfort in the knowledge you are in our exclusive care.
Be confident in taking the initial step to discuss funeral wishes with us, as we will work at your pace, in your time.
We are the only Tauranga funeral home where all staff hold accredited National and International funeral industry qualifications.
Nikki Roberts (Nat. Dip. Emb. MNZEA, MBIE) and Ben McCreedy (Nat. Cert. Emb. MNZEA, MAIE.) have over 37 years combined experience, and have worked for and provided professional trade services to both Corporate and Private funeral companies within New Zealand, leading up to establishing our own funeral home.
Through qualified experience in the industry, we are proud to be able to offer our community the best funeral guidance, support and advice available.
Together we have young daughters who keep us well occupied and grounded.
Conveniently located in Bethlehem, Tauranga we are contactable at any time, day or night, everyday of the year.
Venues
Locally owned and operated
Facilities
Located in Bethlehem, our facilities are easily accessible to the Tauranga community.
Our premises provide a relaxed environment to meet to discuss arrangements. We offer a lounge where time can be spent with the deceased, and small family farewells may be held.
We have an extensive range of caskets and urns displayed in our showroom.
Venues
We have access to many venues in the Bay of Plenty where a funeral or farewell can be held. We will discuss your needs to establish the best venue for your family.
We work closely with a number of local venues that offer facilities that will accommodate small intimate gatherings, through to large public farewells.
Pre-Planning
Pre-Planning
Many individuals and families choose to pre-plan their funeral.
Peace of mind for many is in the knowledge that key wishes have been recorded, giving family members clarity and direction during an often difficult time.
Some people choose to fully plan and pay for their arrangements in advance. Reflections’ pre-paid funds are lodged in a secure trust fund which can only be drawn upon with the production of a death certificate.
We are available to meet with you, in our offices or at your home to discuss pre-planning options.
Fixed Price Plans
Locally owned and operated
Fixed Price Funeral Plans
STRUCTURED PLANS
As well as all types of traditional funeral care options, Reflections offer four fixed price funeral plans. These plans have been structured to offer cost conscious care.
As these plans are so reasonably priced, full payment is required prior to the cremation occurring. Those who qualify for any funeral grant will be reimbursed accordingly.
UNATTENDED CREMATION PLAN
For those requesting absolutely no funeral or viewing we offer what is sometimes called a “Direct Cremation”
No funeral service, no viewing, immediate cremation on completion of documentation.
The set fee for this structured plan is
$3,200.00 including GST.
This plan provides:
- Our Unattended Cremation Professional Service Fee
- Transferring the deceased from the place of death into our care within the Bay of Plenty
- Our Unattended Cremation Plan casket
- Doctor’s cremation certificate
- Medical Referees fee
- Transportation of the deceased to the crematorium
- Cremation fee
- Death registration with the Department of Internal Affairs
- Death Certificate
- Ashes returned locally or collected from our office
- One death announcement online
If the deceased will meet the requirement for a Work and Income Funeral Grant ($2,280.72 at 20th October 2022) with an Unattended Cremation plan this means the cost to a family after receiving the funeral grant would be reduced to $919.28
If the deceased qualifies for an ACC Funeral Grant the family would be fully reimbursed for the cost of this plan.
VIEWING AND PRIVATE CREMATION PLAN
For various reasons, individuals may choose to be cremated without a traditional funeral.
This plan is structured to offer closure for families, while honouring the wish not to hold a formal funeral.
The set fee for this structured plan is
$3,950.00 including GST.
This plan provides:
- Our Viewing & Private Cremation Professional Service Fee
- Transferring the deceased from the place of death into our care within the Bay of Plenty
- Our basic casket
- Preparation of the deceased for viewing
- The opportunity for family to spend time with the deceased at our premises
- Transportation of the deceased to the crematorium
- The opportunity for family to follow the deceased to the crematorium
- Doctor’s cremation certificate
- Medical Referees fee
- Cremation fee
- Death registration with the Department of Internal Affairs
- Death Certificate
- Ashes returned locally or collected from our office
- One death announcement online
Some individuals will meet the requirement for a Work and Income Funeral Grant ($2280.72 at 20th October 2022) with the Viewing & Private Cremation plan this means the cost to a family after receiving the funeral grant would be reduced to $1669.28.
If the deceased qualifies for an ACC Funeral Grant the family would be fully reimbursed for the cost of this plan .
REFLECTIONS FAREWELL PLAN
Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel
This plan offers families a dignified farewell followed by cremation.
The set fee for this structured plan is
$7,645.00 including GST.
This plan provides:
- Our Reflections Farewell Plan Professional Service Fee
- Transferring the deceased from the place of death into our care within the Bay of Plenty
- Our standard casket
- Preparing the deceased for viewing at our premises
- The opportunity for family to spend time with the deceased at our premises
- Transfer of the deceased to the funeral venue, Pyes Pa Memorial Park
- The chapel fee
- Our celebrants fee
- One casket floral tribute
- Up to 100 printed memorial sheets
- Death registration and death certificate
- Doctor’s cremation certificate
- Medical Referee’s fee
- Cremation fee
- Ashes returned locally or collected from our office
- One funeral notice online
Some individuals will meet the requirement for a Work and Income Funeral Grant ($2280.72 at 20 October 2022) with this plan it means the cost to a family after receiving the funeral grant would be reduced to $5364.28
If the person qualifies for an ACC Funeral Grant ($6569.53 as at 20th July 2022) the cost to family may be reduced to $1075.4
*Prices subject to change without notice
Costs
Funeral Costs
The overall cost of a funeral depends on various factors. We will guide you regarding costs and expenses, and always provide an estimate when making arrangements.
We are transparent about the fees we charge and the expenses that are incurred when we provide care.
A deposit prior to the service is required. The final account will be generated after the funeral and sent to the person responsible for the making the arrangements.
Our funeral account is made up of the following:
Reflections Professional Service Fee:
All funeral homes operate differently. When looking at the Professional Service Fee, it’s important to establish what is and is not included in the Fee. For instance many will charge their Professional Fee and then add on charges such as the local transfer from the place of death, embalming fee, and Hearse Hire. When combined these fee’s add up considerably.
Our fee includes, but is not limited to some or all of the following:
- Personal attendance to receive instructions
- Arranging the funeral as instructed
- Directing the funeral
- Transferring the deceased into our care
- Clinical Care (including embalming as necessary)
- Liaising with the celebrant or minister, florist, musicians, Church or venue
- Arranging catering and caterers
- Liaising with the doctor or coroner regarding certificates as necessary
- Preparing and placing newspaper notices
- Booking the cemetery or crematorium
- Use of our hearse for the service
- Use of our facilities
Our Professional Fee covers our availability to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the overhead costs associated with the operation of the funeral home.
The Casket
We have a large range of caskets available. Our prices range from $690 to several thousand dollars.
Other Expenses:
These are expenses paid by Reflections on behalf of the family.
Items may include flowers, catering, venue hire, the Minister or Celebrants Fee, audio visual and graphic design costs, newspaper notices, service sheets, cremation fees, doctor’s certificates and Death Certificates, for example.
Financial Support:
Talk to us if you have a budget to work within - we will help make a practical and apporpriate plan. We are flexible, sensitive and understanding to all circumstances.
Reflections can assist you with applications to Work and Income, Veterans Affairs or ACC for funeral grants.
Funeral Financiang options are availiable.