WHO ARE WE?

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, Marlborough's only locally family owned funeral home, is proudly owned and operated by David and Ann Buckley, and Alan and Liz Walker.

David grew up in Marlborough and after pursuing a carpentry career became involved in the funeral industry in 1996, and saw the opportunity to own his own funeral business in 2002.

Ann's family has a long Marlborough history.  Her great-grandfather first came to settle in the district in 1890 and the family has remained for five generations.  Ann has a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and works in the office, attending to administration and reception duties.

Alan and Liz came to Marlborough in 1976 as teachers and have made it their home, raising 3 sons now all grown.  Alan's career in the funeral industry began in 1998 following many years teaching the intellectually disabled, hospital social work and other opportunities.

Liz continues to be committed to teaching with her BA in Education but knows what it is to be a business owner, with experience in accounting management.

David, Ann and Alan are supported by two other staff members:

Janice Pigou, Funeral Director/Grief Care Services

Gwenda Cavanagh, Office Administration

 

David and Anne Buckley                                  Liz and Alan Walker

 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

David Buckley and Alan Walker both hold a National Diploma in Funeral Services, being both registered Funeral Directors' under the New Zealand Funeral Directors' Association of N.Z. and also qualified and registered embalmers with the New Zealand Embalmer's Association.  Together they bring to the local community over 20 years experience.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR/AFTER CARE SERVICE

Janice Pigou, is Marlborough's first fully registered female funeral director, having qualified in the National Certificate in Funeral Directing through the NZQA. She also holds a Diploma in the Loss, Grief and Dying Course and has completed a Certificate in Grief Support; and together with this experience, is available to offer support and understanding. In conjunction with the after care visits, we have a free set of four books from the "Continuing Care Series" which are offered to the family and sent out during the first year following a bereavement. These books include information and encouragement to assist people in their grieving. We believe that children are often overlooked at the time of a death in the family, and that they have special needs in coping with a death at different ages in their development. We have resources available to assist children where needed together with other resources that are helpful to particular grief losses.

 

David Buckley, Janice Pigou and Alan Walker

FREE BOOKLET AVAILABLE

We have produced a free booklet called "Things you need to know about Funerals", which gives you a complete overview about funerals. For a free copy please email us on cloudybayfuneral@xtra.co.nz , or telephone us on (03) 578-2004, fax (03) 578-2005 or write to us at P O Box 9, Blenheim 7240.

 

 
 

PREMISES

Situated at the corner of Alfred Street and Grove Road, Blenheim, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services' premises have been freshly decorated. There is an attractive reception area, private family and viewing lounges, memorial stone display room, and chapel.

RIVERSIDE CHAPEL

This is on-site and is fully air-conditioned, and has been tastefully decorated creating a peaceful, tranquil setting with an intimate atmosphere. Features include an excellent sound system and an attractive stone wall with water cascading down behind a native garden. A catering lounge is available next to the chapel and off-street parking is provided.

 

Riverside Chapel

CASKET SELECTION SHOWROOM

A selection of caskets is displayed in our casket display room to suit your family's requirements, choice and price.

MEMORIAL STONEWORK

Our memorial stone showroom is conveniently on-site. A personal and special tribute for your loved one takes careful consideration. Memorials are created from the highest quality imported granite and these are available in a wide range of sizes, colours and shapes. We can assist you with the overall design of the memorial while including personal touches as colour ceramic photographs and a wide range of artwork designs which can now be incorporated into the memorial design using the very latest in technology. All work is guaranteed. We can also assist in repairing or cleaning existing stones, supply bronze plaques. All work guaranteed.

PREPAID/PREARRANGED FUNERALS

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services is a member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand therefore participates in their own prepaid funeral plan.

When prepaying a funeral you must ensure that your money is secure. We do not hold your money within our company. It is placed within the "Family Bereavement Plan", which is administered by the Funeral Directors Association on New Zealand and Sovereign Assurance.

There are two ways you can pre-pay a funeral. You can place in a lump sum up to $10,000.00, or you can visit us and we will listen to what type of funeral you want, price it at today's prices, and that can be the sum which you place into the plan.

All money placed into the prepaid funeral fund earns interest. New Zealand Tax obligations are met by the fund manager Sovereign Assurance, and upon death the money invested plus all interest due is sent through for your funeral expenses. In most cases there is a refund which passes through to your estate.

For an information brochure, please either email us at cloudybayfuneral@xtra.co.nz or telephone us at:

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
1 Grove Road
Blenheim 7240

Phone: (03) 578-2004

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Because death may occur unexpectedly or when finances are strained, there may be a need to seek financial assistance.  Grants towards the cost of Funerals can be made to those persons who quality, through Income Support or ACC.  If you wish, the Funeral Director will help you with applications and will advise you on your approach to Government agencies, Insurance Companies etc.

SERVICES THAT WE COVER AS A FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Few people realise the extent of a funeral director's service. It begins when we are called and ends only when the funeral is over, and we have had our post-funeral visit with the family. Considerable man-hours go into the arrangements and direction of each funeral, regardless of its cost. The following is a general list of services we provide each family.

  1. Prompt removal of the deceased from the place of death any time of the day or night, in line with the family's request, back to our premises.
  2. Prompt and skilful care and presentation of the deceased in preparation for viewing, burial, cremation or conveyance to a distant point by a qualified staff member.
  3. Bathing, hairdressing, manicuring and cosmetology (when appropriate).
  4. Restoration treatment if required.
  5. Preparing of casket selected by the family
  6. Dressing and arranging of the deceased in the casket.
  7. Placing the casket appropriately for viewing.
  8. Securing information for legal firms, the death certificate, and other government departments.
  9. Recording information for the death notice and sending it to appropriate newspapers.
  10. Consulting with family about funeral arrangements and details of the service.
  11. Liaising with clergyman or funeral celebrant with regard to the date, time and place of the service.
  12. Arranging for interment of the deceased either in a local or out of district cemetery.
  13. Arranging for cremation if applicable.
  14. Arranging for musical selections.
  15. Notifying fraternal organisations.
  16. Procuring medical death certificate and cremation certificate from the attending physician.
  17. Securing burial permit.
  18. Obtaining certified copies of the death certificate.
  19. Obtaining flags for Veteran's services.
  20. Notifying relatives living out of the district upon request.
  21. Arranging for the services of an out of district funeral director, and when needed, funeral directors overseas.
  22. Caring for and placing of flowers received.
  23. Consulting with the family about preferences for funeral home viewing hours.
  24. Greeting and directing relatives and friends during these viewing times.
  25. Directing procedure of cars in the cortege to the cemetery and within it.
  26. Conveying flowers to the gravesite.
  27. Assisting at cemetery ceremonies.
  28. Delivery of the memorial register, flower cards, notes of condolence, etc to the family.
  29. Making available the unlimited service of staff members for whatever period is needed.



DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR HOMETOWN

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

1 Grove Road
Blenheim

Phone: 578-2004
Fax: 578-2005

Email: cloudybayfuneral@xtra.co.nz