Resthaven Funerals

Resthaven Funerals Whether it’s planning a funeral service for a loved-one or pre-planning your own service, we understand

As the sun sets, it reminds us that even the brightest days must end—yet their colours linger, just like the love we car...
02/06/2026

As the sun sets, it reminds us that even the brightest days must end—yet their colours linger, just like the love we carry.

Each sunset whispers that endings are real, but so is the beauty that comes before them.

Each day is a small step, even if all you managed was to get through it.

We are excited to sponsor a night of laughs and mind blowing magic! Comedian & magician Jarred Fell is coming to Howick ...
29/05/2026

We are excited to sponsor a night of laughs and mind blowing magic!
Comedian & magician Jarred Fell is coming to Howick Bowling Club on the 19th of June – expect big laughs, wild tricks, and an unforgettable evening.
Don’t miss this one – grab your tickets now.

We feel privileged to do this work.
28/05/2026

We feel privileged to do this work.

Taking time to reflect can help bring forward moments and memories. These can help guide the decisions that come with pl...
25/05/2026

Taking time to reflect can help bring forward moments and memories. These can help guide the decisions that come with planning a funeral.

A note we were grateful to receive.
23/05/2026

A note we were grateful to receive.

Rachelle joined the team in 2021. She has a background in beauty and was self-employed for most of her previous working ...
20/05/2026

Rachelle joined the team in 2021. She has a background in beauty and was self-employed for most of her previous working life, but always had a desire to be a funeral director from a young age. Now that her two sons are working and independent, she has fully committed to the role.

Rachelle can relate easily to people and has a natural caring compassionate nature which puts families at ease. She adores her family and loves spending time with them and friends outside of work.

You don't have to engage a funeral director, that choice is yours. But when someone dies, there’s often a lot that needs...
17/05/2026

You don't have to engage a funeral director, that choice is yours.

But when someone dies, there’s often a lot that needs to be arranged in a short space of time. From caring for your loved one, to transport, to coordinating with cemeteries or crematoriums — it can quickly feel like a lot to carry.

For many families, having someone experienced to guide things, take care of the practical details, and support them through each step can make this time feel a little less overwhelming.

It’s simply about having the right support around you, in whatever way feels right.

When someone dies, it can feel like everything needs to be figured out straight away.It doesn’t.You can take things one ...
15/05/2026

When someone dies, it can feel like everything needs to be figured out straight away.

It doesn’t.

You can take things one step at a time.

At Resthaven, we’ll guide you through what needs to happen, gently and clearly.

Raewyn co-founded Resthaven Funerals with Rachel at the turn of the millennium. Still actively involved in the business ...
12/05/2026

Raewyn co-founded Resthaven Funerals with Rachel at the turn of the millennium. Still actively involved in the business 23 + years later in her role as Location Manager. She oversees Resthaven’s two locations in both South and East Auckland.

Raewyn has a Diploma in Funeral Directing along with a certificate in grief support. She loves the interaction with families and the diversity the job brings. She is the proud mother of a daughter, son and their partners. She loves living between south and east Auckland at the top of Manukau enjoying many walks in the adjacent Tōtara Park taking in the views and appreciating all that surrounds.

A mother’s care doesn’t end — it lives on in memories, traditions, and the values she leaves behind.This Mother’s Day, w...
09/05/2026

A mother’s care doesn’t end — it lives on in memories, traditions, and the values she leaves behind.
This Mother’s Day, we acknowledge how tender this day can be, and we stand alongside those remembering a mum who will always be part of their story. 🤍

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Auckland

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