Funeral Notices

When referring to the family we recommend you try to keep to the immediate family only, as listing a lot of names can increase the cost of your advert very quickly.

1. NAME
   Surname then first names.
   May put nick name in brackets
   May include a title, rank, service number, lodge etc

2. DATE
   On (month - day - year)

3. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH
   Where death occurred, and how
   • peacefully: surrounded by her/his family
   • after a long/short/brief illness
   • tragically taken
   • accidentally killed
   • as a result of an accident
   • after a long/brave struggle/battle
   • suddenly
   Age may be included here.

4. FAMILY AND FRIENDS
   Can be in order of seniority or in order of priority Deceased people can be referred to as 'the late ...' or '..(deceased)'
   Ideas
   

   Loved	Beloved
   Dearly loved	Much loved
   Loving	Precious
   Adored	Treasured
   Cherished	Respected
   Dear friend	Sincere life long friend
   Companion	Partner
   Wife/ husband	Sister/ Brother (step)
   Daughter/son/infant/baby
   Grand mother/father
   Nanna/Papa or any nick-name they were know by
   Any adjective that describes the relationship
   Extended family may put their own notice in

   The use of inclusive terms can save space and MONEY.
   eg: Much loved Nanna/Pop of all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. 'loved by all the family/nieces/nephews' etc

5. FUNERAL DETAILS (This would normally be done by the Funeral Director)
   Include: Place, Address, Date and Time of funeral service
   Cremation or burial site
   'Private' means by invitation only or no attendance by anyone.
   When the funeral is private then the notice might read -
   ' At ...'s request a private funeral was held on ...'
   If details are not known yet then say - 'Funeral details later /to follow'/ to be advised on...

6. THANKS to Doctors, Nursing Staff at ... for their loving care.
   

7. FLOWERS
   Messages can read -
   'In lieu of flowers donations to the ... would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to P.O. Box...'
   'No flowers by request.'
   'Cut flowers only please.'

8. OTHER MESSAGES
   May include: Poetry verse / RIP / Rest in peace / Sadly missed etc
   '... is lying at ...., and all are welcome to visit.'

   Messages can be sent care of Guardian Funeral Home at Box 50 514 Porirua City, or just a phone number can be given.
   WARNING: The Police have advised us not to include home addresses in funeral notices, as this advertises when a house may be empty for thieves and the like. If someone is willing to mind the house this lessens the risk.

9. NEWSPAPERS
   All newspapers have deadlines, so make sure you allow enough time.
   Check all funeral details are confirmed before inserting the notice
   The Funeral Director must insert the initial notice.
   The charges are per line.