Testimonials

Some kind words from some of our clients

Thank you so much for your kind and compassionate guiding hand through what was the most challenging and emotional time of our lives. Right from the start you were respectful and loving towards us all, including Mum, and it gave us so much comfort knowing Mum was in your caring hands. We couldn’t recommend your services highly enough. Warmest Regards,

Madeleine Newman and Frances Everard

As we found, planning a funeral can be an extremely overwhelming and stressful task with the processes a family have to undertake during such an emotional time. We want to thank you immensely for incorporating our needs for our dear father and assisting us to facilitate a task less confronting. Your professionalism and experience gave us much comfort and confidence to get through it all.

Jacqui Bayer

I am writing to you to express my sincere thanks for the support and care you gave me and my mother in arranging and organizing her funeral. In particular, I would like to thank you both for the way in which you treated my mother while preparing her for viewing. You showed her both respect and sensitivity which helped in our time of need. I wish you both the best in your future endeavours, and if my experience has been anything to go by, then I am sure your business will be a great success.

Tim

The death of our son was naturally an enormously distressing and difficult time for my ex partner, myself, and our respective families. State of Grace worked sensitively with both parents, keeping us informed and supported and listened to our respective needs. They networked to ensure our requirements were met regarding caskets, embalming, cremation etc and went out of their way to be available at all times. Both women were professional and confident in their approach as well as being empathetic and understanding during this difficult time. I would not hesitate to recommend State of Grace as a funeral service for others and I am truly grateful for the genuine care and support that we received.

Matt and family

I wouldn’t dream of calling anyone else because it was like having a member of my family sort everything out with no fuss. My wishes for a very personal and hands-on farewell to Eric based at our home were no problem and the willow casket was just beautiful. I would recommend State of Grace to anyone who loses a loved one because their sensitivity to your needs is very special & it just feels right. Thanks so much for helping me through it, I couldn’t have coped without you.

Mels Barton

I cannot praise highly enough your excellent service and sympathetic manner, brightened with a touch of humour. Thank you.

Liz

I feel like I am writing to an old friend which is how we all feel I think – you made everything for us so personal – you facilitated putting our and our Dad’s wishes into reality, something that none of us thought was possible. We can’t thank you enough, you were truly amazing from beginning to end. Hopefully I won’t see you for a while (!) but just wanted to tell you what you did for us made the experience into something I will look back on with warmth. Heartfelt love from all of us.

Mary

Thank you for all your support and time over my recent loss. You gave me your time and understanding but most of all you helped me allow myself to grieve. I will always be grateful to you for your care when I needed it most.

A.M
New Lynn
0800 764 722 | 09 8276454
60a Portage Road New Lynn Auckland 0600
Albany
0800 477 133 | 09 4471285
249 Dairy Flat Highway Albany Auckland 0632
As a Member of the Funeral Directors Association, we are committed to a set of best practice industry standards and inspections to ensure they are met. The choice to join and be accepted as a member means a commitment to provide a thoroughly professional and high-quality service. By working with us you also have access to the Funeral Directors Association complaints process. We are dedicated to helping you cope with your grief by working with you to provide a meaning farewell for you and your loved ones.
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