Valley Funeral Services

09/09/2026

Dying Matters is a national initiative is designed to open up compassionate, safe spaces for people to talk about death, plan for later life, and navigate the complexities of grief, there are over 200 in-person and online events.

https://gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/online-events/

07/09/2026

❓️Did you know❓️
Mourners stop the clocks when a loved one died.
One of the less commonly used rituals these days, is for mourners to stop the clocks in the room or house where a loved one passed away.
This was a popular ritual during the Victorian period and was originally thought to prevent bad luck, as well as symbolise the loved one’s passage into a new life without time.
It was commonly done in conjunction with covering the mirrors, closing the curtains and turning over portraits of the loved one.

07/09/2026

LEGENDARY 60s singer Craig Douglas, best known for hit song Only Sixteen, has passed away aged 85. Known as “the singing milkman”, Craig lived on the Isle of Wight – where he was …

04/09/2026

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Richard O’Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82, with tributes pouring in for the actor

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

The Norwegian king died in Oslo's national hospital early Friday morning after serving 35 years on the throne.

28/08/2026

Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind iconic animated characters like Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers’ and Eeyore in ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ has died at age 85.

26/08/2026

We are privileged to support families through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Valley Funerals is family-owned and independently operated, we provide compassionate care that reflects the wishes, values, and traditions of families that we serve.
We understand every life is unique.
Whether a family chooses a traditional funeral, a modern and contemporary celebration of life, or a private or simple farewell, we take the time to listen and guide you through each step with care, empathy and professionalism.
As an independent funeral home, we value the freedom to make decisions based on what is best for families who place their trust in us.
We are here to support you to plan a service that fits your wishes and honors your loved one in your own special way through our committement to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards, and personalised service.

26/08/2026

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A prolific performer across stage, screen and TV, the actor starred in Legend, Clue and It, but will always be associated with the flamboyantly camp rock’n’roll musical in which he made his breakthrough

25/08/2026

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Her death came after in May 2026 she announced she was canceling a Las Vegas show and said she’d been undergoing treatment for kidney stones for several years.