Porirua News in Collaboration with Ninness Funeral Home
In times of grief, emotions run high, and decision-making can become overwhelming for families left to arrange a funeral. While it’s not something many of us like to think about, pre-planning your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and considerate things you can do for your loved ones. At Ninness Funeral Home, we have supported families in Porirua, Tawa, and surrounding areas for decades, and we’ve seen firsthand the relief that pre-planning can bring during a difficult time.
Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?
1. Less Stress for Your Loved Ones
Losing a loved one is never easy, and making funeral arrangements while grieving can feel overwhelming. When you pre-plan your funeral, you remove the burden of decision-making from your family, allowing them to focus on mourning and supporting each other. Everything from the type of service to music choices and burial preferences can be outlined in advance, ensuring your loved ones don’t have to guess what you would have wanted.
2. Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honoured
Everyone has personal preferences when it comes to how they would like to be remembered. Some people prefer a traditional service in a chapel, while others want a simple, private gathering. By planning ahead, you can specify every detail—from whether you’d like a celebrant or minister to the music played at your farewell. This ensures your final farewell reflects your values, beliefs, and personality.
3. Financial Security and Cost Control
Funerals can be an unexpected expense, and in times of loss, financial pressures can add to a family’s emotional distress. By pre-planning, you have the option to prepay or set aside funds specifically for your funeral, reducing the financial strain on your loved ones. At Ninness Funeral Home, we provide transparent cost estimates so that you and your family know exactly what to expect, with no surprises.
4. Avoiding Last-Minute Decisions
A funeral involves many choices—venue, casket, flowers, music, celebrant, and even catering. When plans are made under emotional pressure, decisions can sometimes be rushed. Pre-planning allows you to carefully consider your options, discuss them with family, and ensure everything is just as you’d like.
What’s Involved in Pre-Planning?
Pre-planning can be as simple or detailed as you choose. Some key aspects to consider include:
- Type of service – Traditional, celebration of life, eco-friendly, cremation, or burial.
- Location – A chapel service, graveside, or a special venue meaningful to you.
- Music and readings – Your favourite songs, hymns, or poems.
- Personal touches – Special tributes, photos, or memory books.
- Casket and flowers – Your preferences for these elements.
- Financial planning – Setting up a pre-payment plan or trust.
Ninness – We’re Here to Help
At Ninness Funeral Home, we understand that thinking about your own funeral can feel uncomfortable. However, we also know that those who take the step to pre-plan often feel a sense of peace and reassurance knowing their wishes will be carried out exactly as they want.
Our experienced team is available 24/7 to discuss your options in a compassionate and respectful manner. Whether you want to document a few key wishes or arrange a full pre-paid funeral plan, we are here to guide you through the process.
Taking control of your final farewell is a gift of love to your family. It allows them to grieve without the added stress of planning, ensuring they can focus on celebrating your life instead. If you’d like to start the conversation about pre-planning your funeral, we invite you to get in touch with us at Ninness Funeral Home.
For more information visit the Ninness Team at https://www.ninness.co.nz/
