Our Funeral Financial Information
We work with you
to meet your budget.
The cost of a funeral is dependent on many of the choices your make and can be adjusted to meet your budget. If you have financial concerns, please let us know at the earliest opportunity and we will work with you to meet your needs within your budget.
What is Fountains Professional Services Fee?
Professional fees are a fixed charge for engaging with us. We provide our client families with service of the highest quality, which is accessible 24/7.
Our focus is to ensure all aspects of the funeral experience meet or exceed expectations. The professional fees reflect our overall service delivery, access to facilities, industry knowledge and the expertise that we provide when liaising with various legal bodies when registering the death. The fee covers and makes available to the family all of our resources, professional guidance, after care bereavement service, our time and availability whenever needed.
Financial Aid
ACC Funeral Grant
When a death is established as accidental the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) may pay compensation and/or contribute to funeral costs. You can apply by going to www.acc.co.nz.
WINZ Funeral Grant
If there are financial difficulties, you may be eligible for a WINZ grant of up to $2058.52. This is means and asset tested and you can apply by going to www.workandincome.govt.nz or ask us for further information.
Veterans Affairs
Veterans may be eligible for a payment towards funerals.
Go to www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/a-z/funeral-expenses/ or phone 0800 483 8372