Before The Funeral

Caskets and Urns

Caskets

We provide a variety of caskets including solid timber or particleboard/MDF. There are many options when considering the finish of the caskets, such as: solid rimu, macrocarpa, mahogany, or pine, rosewood finish, or veneers. Caskets have either a flat or a raised lid, and can also be painted in any colour you choose. There is also a range of caskets available with vinyl transfers that you may choose if they reflect the personality of the person who has died. All Lamb & Hayward’s caskets are made by local tradespeople.

Eco Caskets

Lamb & Hayward provides a range of eco caskets that reflect the increasing concern for the environment. Our most popular eco choice is an untreated radiata pine grown sustainably here in New Zealand. Crafted in an eco friendly manner with water-based glues and minimal use of screws and pins, it comes with a natural finish and either wooden handles or natural-fibre rope handles.

Our Casket Range

Your funeral director will assist you when choosing a casket, and will usually do so from Lamb & Hayward’s casket catalogue. Alternatively you may visit our offices and view a casket selection if you wish.

View our casket range

Urns

After the Funeral – the Ashes

As part of the process of planning a cremation with you, Lamb & Hayward will discuss the options available for keeping, scattering interring cremated remains (commonly referred to as ashes). Attendance of family and friends at the interment of ashes is welcomed and encouraged. We can also assist with the scattering of ashes or the transportation of them to other places.

Following a cremation, the ashes are placed in a plastic urn inside a plain cardboard box. This is suitable for storage if you choose to scatter the ashes at a later date.

If you decide to keep the cremated remains at home or if you wish to inter them, you may choose to have them placed in a more attractive and decorative urn.

Our urns are similar to the casket range and can be made of solid wood or painted. Alternatively you may choose from a range including resin, marble or metal.

There are many sizes, designs and materials available.

You may also choose to supply your own container into which we will transfer the ashes.

View our urns and keepsakes
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