Funeral Options

Create a meaningful farewell with personalised funeral options

Choosing the right funeral options ensures a farewell that honours your loved one while providing comfort and closure for family and friends. Every detail, from the type of service to the venue and catering, plays a role in creating a meaningful and personalised tribute.

With thoughtful funeral planning, your choices will reflect the values, traditions, and personality of your loved one, to truly celebrate their life.

Burial or cremation

A significant part of funeral planning is deciding between burial and cremation. For families considering this in Hamilton, Pellow & Hill provides thoughtful guidance to help you make the right decision. Whether you prefer a traditional burial or are exploring cremation services in Hamilton, your choices will be tailored to your preferences, values, and budget.

Every detail is handled with care, ensuring your loved one’s final journey reflects their life and the wishes of their family.

Embalming

Embalming is a choice that allows families more time to plan their farewells while ensuring their loved one's dignity is preserved. The embalming process temporarily slows down the natural processes that occur following a death. This allows time for family and friends to make decisions, travel for the service and to not feel rushed during an already stressful time.

While embalming is not mandatory, the Pellow & Hill experienced team will be able to explain all the options and provide their recommendations for the best care of a families loved one.

Writing a eulogy

Crafting a eulogy is a deeply meaningful way to celebrate a loved one’s life and achievements. This tribute allows family and friends to reflect on cherished memories, share stories, and honour the impact of their loved one’s legacy.

A well-written eulogy helps bring comfort and connection to those attending the service. Whether humorous, heartfelt, or reflective, a eulogy is an important part of funeral options that creates a personal and authentic farewell, ensuring that your loved one’s unique story is remembered and celebrated.

Funeral venues

Choosing the right venue is a vital aspect of funeral planning. Pellow & Hill offers three welcoming locations in Hamilton.

Dinsdale features a spacious, renovated chapel, while Hamilton East provides comfortable arrangement areas. The serene White Rose Chapel can accommodate up to 180 attendees, offering a peaceful setting for larger farewells.

Beyond these venues, services can also be arranged at local churches, community halls, or private locations. Please ask us about other funeral venue options in Hamilton.

Repatriation

Repatriation is when the body of your loved one is returned to their chosen resting place. This could mean bringing someone back to New Zealand from another country, or returning someone back to their homeland for their funeral service.

We offer a complete repatriation service to all parts of New Zealand and overseas. Our service includes:

transfer of the deceased
embalming
the correct casket and specialist packaging for air transportation
legal documentation for foreign shipment
the air transportation to the deceased’s native land.

Our Funeral Directors can help you with every aspect of repatriation. Contact us.

Why funerals matter

Funerals provide an essential space for family and friends to come together, share memories, and find support during a time of loss. Thoughtfully planned services, guided by Pellow & Hill, offer a chance to honour and celebrate a loved one’s life while fostering emotional healing and connection.

As experienced professionals, Pellow & Hill ensures every funeral option reflects the values and wishes of your loved one, creating a meaningful and respectful farewell. This important tradition helps family and friends say goodbye, begin to move forward, and reinforce the bonds of family and community through shared remembrance and support.

Funeral catering

Food has a unique way of bringing people together, especially during a farewell. Catering is an integral part of many funerals, providing a space for reflection, connection, and shared memories.

Whether you’re looking for grazing platters, traditional refreshments, or bespoke menus, Pellow & Hill offers a variety of options to suit your service. Flexible funeral catering is available at all Pellow & Hill venues, or at a venue of your choice, ensuring every gathering feels inclusive and welcoming.

Learn more about creating a meaningful farewell with our funeral catering in Hamilton.

Flowers

Find out more about our floral arrangements and options available to you by downloading our brochure.

Floral Brochure (PDF)