Funeral Grants

Air New Zealand offers compassionate fares for immediate family members travelling from other regions within New Zealand to Hamilton to attend a funeral. These discounted fares on domestic flights may ease the financial burden.

Financial support may be available from ACC or WINZ to help cover funeral costs. Discover options for funeral grants, including government assistance, to ease the financial strain after a funeral.

For families needing to return a loved one’s remains to their home country, our repatriation services provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Learn more about this specialised service and how we assist families.

Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand may contribute to funeral costs if your loved one was a qualifying veteran, or their death was service-related.

They may also help with funeral costs if you’re eligible for a services pension, grant, or weekly compensation and your loved one was receiving a veteran’s pension, weekly compensation, NZ superannuation or support from WINZ at the time of their death.

The New Zealand Defence Force also offers benefits if your loved one died serving in the NZDF.

Managing personal and legal affairs after a funeral service can feel overwhelming. MyTrove offers a helpful resource for organising tasks such as registering the death, notifying institutions, and handling documents.

Honouring your loved one after a funeral can bring comfort and healing, particularly if you were unable to attend the funeral. Create a meaningful tribute online to celebrate their life and share memories.