Services Grahams Funeral Trusted in times of grief the profession for the exact same reason as she did some 13 years. ago-to support families through what can be the most difficult time in their life and to make this challenging time a little easier. After a loved one has passed away, it's hard to know what to do next. The situation can come as a shock for some, or for those who are expecting their loved ones to pass away, they are never truly prepared for the time when it comes. In such times, it can be very comforting to have funeral. directors who are ready to listen and give you space to decide, all the while helping to relieve the burden of planning a memorable celebration of life. This is the defining belief at Grahams Funeral Services. With a vast array of resources at their disposal - including chapels in Tuakau, Pukekohe and Waiuku - Grahams Funeral Services is able to provide the complete range of community-focussed services, including personalised funerals and memorial services, preplanning and prepayment, headstones and memorials, and aftercare and grief support. Importantly, with the aftereffects of Covid-19 and seeing the impact of the pandemic continue, they use technology so families and friends can access funerals from i any location. "Live streaming and recording, Zoom calls and photographs, pre-recorded messages and tributes were frequently used during lockdowns. These options, which were sporadically used in the past, are now the norm. Covid has changed the funeral industry in many ways, and this is just one example," says Marissa. According to Marissa Chapman, General Manager, she has a team of dedicated staff who have joined What makes Grahams Funerals unique is that having worked within the Franklin Community since 1935, they understand every funeral is different because every person- and their family situation - is different. Says Marissa: "We always strive to arrange a funeral carefully and sensitively in order to ensure the service provides a meaningful ceremony to farewell your loved one in the best possible way. We believe a funeral is meant to tell a story of a loved one's life and want to help every family tell the best story they can." LEAVN The caring touch doesn't end with the ceremony. Grahams offer grief support and counselling, and the monumental team can assist with designing and providing a headstone, plaque or monument which will stand the test of time and continue to memorialise your loved one for years and generations to come. They have an amazing team of caring staff who want the best for grieving families within our communities and knowing that staff will care for your family, as if they were their own. Clearly, a funeral service is an opportunity to share and remember and be united in grief. There is no right or wrong way to plan and arrange this. A meaningful farewell is made up of so many elements which can include music, photos, readings, stories, symbols and memories. A service to suit your loved one can be held in a church or hall, at your home or outside in your garden. Grahams Funeral Services' three wonderful facilities are designed to accommodate all families, religions and cultures and are places of comfort and warmth. As well as viewing rooms and chapels, they have in-house caterers and above all, a passionate and caring team who are committed to making your loved one's farewell as memorable as possible for you and your family. ADVERTISEMENT POR COL Grahams Funeral Services Postal address: 54 George St, Tuakau. Chapels at *West Street, Tuakau, *31 West Street, Pukekohe, *37 Kitchener Road, Waiuku P: (09) 2368919 E: admin@grahamsfunerals. co.nz W: www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz OPENING HOURS: 24/7 Grahams funeral services Services Grahams Funeral Trusted in times of grief the profession for the exact same reason as she did some 13 years . ago - to support families through what can be the most difficult time in their life and to make this challenging time a little easier . After a loved one has passed away , it's hard to know what to do next . The situation can come as a shock for some , or for those who are expecting their loved ones to pass away , they are never truly prepared for the time when it comes . In such times , it can be very comforting to have funeral . directors who are ready to listen and give you space to decide , all the while helping to relieve the burden of planning a memorable celebration of life . This is the defining belief at Grahams Funeral Services . With a vast array of resources at their disposal - including chapels in Tuakau , Pukekohe and Waiuku - Grahams Funeral Services is able to provide the complete range of community - focussed services , including personalised funerals and memorial services , preplanning and prepayment , headstones and memorials , and aftercare and grief support . Importantly , with the aftereffects of Covid - 19 and seeing the impact of the pandemic continue , they use technology so families and friends can access funerals from i any location . " Live streaming and recording , Zoom calls and photographs , pre - recorded messages and tributes were frequently used during lockdowns . These options , which were sporadically used in the past , are now the norm . Covid has changed the funeral industry in many ways , and this is just one example , " says Marissa . According to Marissa Chapman , General Manager , she has a team of dedicated staff who have joined What makes Grahams Funerals unique is that having worked within the Franklin Community since 1935 , they understand every funeral is different because every person- and their family situation - is different . Says Marissa : " We always strive to arrange a funeral carefully and sensitively in order to ensure the service provides a meaningful ceremony to farewell your loved one in the best possible way . We believe a funeral is meant to tell a story of a loved one's life and want to help every family tell the best story they can . " LEAVN The caring touch doesn't end with the ceremony . Grahams offer grief support and counselling , and the monumental team can assist with designing and providing a headstone , plaque or monument which will stand the test of time and continue to memorialise your loved one for years and generations to come . They have an amazing team of caring staff who want the best for grieving families within our communities and knowing that staff will care for your family , as if they were their own . Clearly , a funeral service is an opportunity to share and remember and be united in grief . There is no right or wrong way to plan and arrange this . A meaningful farewell is made up of so many elements which can include music , photos , readings , stories , symbols and memories . A service to suit your loved one can be held in a church or hall , at your home or outside in your garden . Grahams Funeral Services ' three wonderful facilities are designed to accommodate all families , religions and cultures and are places of comfort and warmth . As well as viewing rooms and chapels , they have in - house caterers and above all , a passionate and caring team who are committed to making your loved one's farewell as memorable as possible for you and your family . ADVERTISEMENT POR COL Grahams Funeral Services Postal address : 54 George St , Tuakau . Chapels at * West Street , Tuakau , * 31 West Street , Pukekohe , * 37 Kitchener Road , Waiuku P : ( 09 ) 2368919 E : admin @ grahamsfunerals . co.nz W : www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz OPENING HOURS : 24/7 Grahams funeral services