Mortuary Care

Caring for Your Loved Ones

At Lamb & Hayward, we understand the importance of treating your loved one with the utmost respect from the moment they come into our care. Our funeral team is fully trained to conduct transfers with dignity and compassion, whether from a private home, hospital, or public place.

This high standard of care continues throughout the entire funeral preparation process.

When you inform us of a death, we will ask for your verbal approval to begin our normal preparations, including embalming. Our team of qualified embalmers ensures that your loved one is treated with full dignity, as if family members were present.

We place great importance on preparing for a viewing, including dressing and grooming, to ensure your loved one is presented in a safe, clean, and hygienic manner.

If needed, Lamb & Hayward can arrange for the repatriation of your loved one to any location in New Zealand or abroad. Our modern mortuary and professionally qualified embalmers meet the high standards required by transportation authorities, and we handle all necessary documentation with pride and efficiency.

Eco-Embalming Options

As part of our commitment to respectful care, we offer various eco-friendly embalming options. These include ‘light embalming’ with reduced chemical use and New Zealand-made eco products for washing. Alternatively, we offer the choice of no embalming, as there are no legal requirements for embalming in New Zealand. We are happy to discuss the implications of these choices and the full range of options available for your funeral arrangements.

For more information or to discuss eco funerals, please don’t hesitate to contact us.