Ana-Maria Funeral Services

06/02/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 - 𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓
Are you someone who is happy to talk about your funeral plans? Or someone who would rather talk about anything else under the sun?
Turns out if you avoid it, you’re not alone.
New research from Public Trust reveals the extent New Zealanders will go to actively avoid talking about death, and our preference to use humour and euphemisms like "kick the bucket" and "carked it" when describing death.
The research found 57% of New Zealanders were ‘uncomfortable, fearful, reluctant’ or ‘avoid discussing death altogether’ versus 24.9% who were ‘comfortable talking about death directly’ and 15.5% who felt it was ‘a natural part of life’. Read more.....
https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/.../death-is-part-of-life.../

04/02/2025

It is well-known that Kiwis love their pets, so it is perhaps not surprising that recent research has shown the death of a pet to be as emotionally intense as the death of a family member.

15/01/2025

Happy Birthday Peter! 🎂❤️

23/12/2024

17/12/2024

Special thanks to the team at Western Caskets in Kumeu for inviting us to their Christmas party. This year's theme was "Western!"
We appreciate you all, and thank you for helping us care for our families.

12/12/2024

A Whanganui funeral home’s converted Harley Davidson motorcycle is being used as a hearse by families to give loved ones a final ride to their resting place. Read more here: https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/news-and-advocacy/

12/12/2024

Coffee and catching up on the local news at the The Redoubt Bar and Eatery Morrinsville 😉.
Thanks team for the great hospitality, we'll be back soon!

11/12/2024

𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃
It doesn't always just stay the same shape because it's always on the move and changing.

10/12/2024

People often ask, "who looks after the funeral home gardens?"
It's Peter! Doesn't he do a fantastic job!😊

05/12/2024

We're always grateful to Yvonne from Twigs for her beautiful work on our casket sprays.
What do you think your family would pick to represent you, if they were to personalise yours?

05/12/2024

Did you know 80% of Kiwis believe attending a funeral/tangihanga helps with grief?

As Christmas nears, we invite you to create your own special ways to remember loved ones.

This time of year can be tough for those who are grieving.
Join one of our members many remembrance services and find support.

Find your local funeral home here: https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/arranging-a-funeral/find-a-funeral-director/

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

A special thank you to all of the Waikato Sunrise Rotary volunteers (including our very own Ana-Maria) who spent the past few days assisting in the annual construction of Hamilton City's stunning Christmas tree. Well done team!

17/10/2024

Today’s callout was a truly special one. It’s rare that we get the chance to create these precious memories before a baby has passed away, and it was an honour to do so while little one was still with us. Surrounded by extended family, he was cuddled closely in his daddy’s arms as I gently moulded his hands and feet.

Big sister was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, fair enough too being cooped up in a hospital room all day. So I showed her the ‘magic’ of our inkless wipes, revealing her baby brother’s footprint on the special printing paper. Her eyes lit up, and before I knew it, she was helping me mix the molds and even cleaning out the cups afterward. We made a heck of a mess, but I love finding ways to involve siblings, making them feel that they’re an important part of the memory making process.

With Heartfelt Photography capturing moments of big sister’s involvement and the whole family gathered around, I left knowing that while baby’s time with us may be short, the memories we created today will be cherished for a lifetime.

x Jen

23/09/2024

My name is Mark and I have just recently joined Ana-Maria Funeral Services working along-side Ana-Maria, Peter and Riki.
I have worked as a funeral director for a total of 10 of the past 17 years. One of the things I love most about this role is the opportunity to hear the stories of people from all walks of life. It is also a very rewarding job, to be able to help people in a very practical way during some of the more difficult times in their lives as they grieve.
I am married with four children and 4 grandchildren. I grew up in Cambridge doing all my schooling there. My life has given me opportunity to work as a dairy farmer, truck driver, shepherd, student, pastor, missionary, administrator, and now, a funeral director again.
I enjoy woodwork, music and technology. One thing life has taught me, is that regardless of what background we come from we are all deserving of love and respect.

22/09/2024

Business cards are really important for businesses large or small because often, it's the first impression a potential client or supplier will get of who you are and how professional you may or may not seem. It's like the face of your company/ a snapshot if you like. If it is not well kept, and without 'makeup' and hard to read then this will be your perceived impression, and could lose you business. If it is tidy, clean and has vibrancy, clarity and can be identified with immediately - be that through clean clear information and a crisp image of who you are (most often your company logo), then you are more likely to have a lasting impact on the recipient.

At Flashpoint, we pride ourselves on the quality and quantity of business cards we provide year on year. We offer our clients a full range of business card options, from plain single-sided, double sided, laminated (gloss or matte), rounded corner cards, folding cards, or even cards printed on PVC/ transparent plastic or more.

These particular cards are printed for a well established Funeral Home in East Hamilton. They are printed double sided on rigid 350gsm stock with a gloss laminate on both sides. The laminate not only helps to protect the cards, adding durability, and strength, but it also enhances the colours and texture. Not to mention they look great too!

Contact us today to find out more.

Ana-Maria Funeral Services is a family run business and can be found on Grey Street, in Hamilton. With sincere care and advice, they are the complete package when it comes to looking after you and your loved ones in your time of need.