PAYING FOR A FUNERAL
After organising the details of the funeral, you will have a few different options on how to pay for it. If the deceased had a prepaid funeral, this may cover most or all of the costs of the funeral. These can be arranged with many funeral providers months or even years in advance.
Alternatively there are a number of allowances that may be available to help pay for funeral cost.
ALLOWANCES
WINZ offers a bereavement payment for New Zealand residents (means tested):
Widows Allowance: If the surviving wife has no recent workforce experience and she is over 60, she may be entitled to regular payments. You may also be eligible for allowances payable through the following institutions:
You may also be eligible for allowances payable through the following institutions:
- ACC
- Insurance Companies
- Some private health funds
- Unions
Please Note: Entitlements can change without notice and we recommend you contact your nearest WINZ Office for further information.
The cost of a funeral can vary greatly and depends on what sort of ceremony is planned.
Funerals are a difficult subject for most people to discuss, especially when talking about their own.
After organising the details of the funeral, you will have a few different options in how to pay for it.