Testimonials

Hi Ava

Thank you for your professionalism when we met with you and also accommodating us on the day we requested for mums service, we really appreciated this.

Many thanks,

Jude and Marge

Haylock Service - July 2022

Hi Deb

Once again thank you so much for the brilliant job you did, I'm not sure you could have made it any easier for us.

Cheers

Allan Webber

Webber Service - August 2022

Hi Marissa,

Once more, thank you so much for all that you have done in making this difficult time a whole lot easier.  It is a huge relief and greatly appreciated.

Love all that you do!

Sarah

Dee Service - July 2022

Thank you Marissa and all the team for taking great care of my Dad. 

Everything was beautiful and Matt helped make it all go smoothly. 

Many thanks from Elaine and all the family. 

Blake Service - late July 2022

Hi Debra and Jannette,

Dominique and I, and the family, would like to thank you for your help giving Joan a great farewell. Your thoughtful and caring words were appreciated by all and we have had many of the guests comment on the ceremony and how great it was.  Some saying it was the best funeral they had been to. Just the right amount of sadness, humour, family and fellowship.

Thanks

Russell Dawe

Seath Service - July 2022

Hi Olivia. You were absolutely outstanding with the service you gave to our Emeline. Not to mention having to deal with all the extra things that Tongans, with their culture, expect. Mats, late nights, several viewings and the absolutely beautiful way you prepared Emeline for viewing. The programme too was stunning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Richard Smythe

Faangake Service - July 2022

Hi Ava and Bruce

I would like to thank you both again for your support with Dad’s funeral, we have had a lot of great comments on the service and this wouldn’t have come together so well without your help. You took all of the stress out of organising the funeral.  Dad was certainly fare welled fittingly.

Warm regards

Adrienne Rollo and family

Berry Service - July 2022

Hi Ava and the team,

Thank you so much for arranging the service for Fraser Walsh. It was a difficult time for everyone, and you made just a bit easier for us.

Thanks,

James

Walsh Service - July 2022

A huge thankyou to the professional caring team at Grahams Funeral Services for their assistance with the recent passing of our Dad.  

Thank you all for the support we received and for ensuring it was a memorable day for our Dad.   Our family made numerous visits to say our final goodbyes and we were always greeted with kind friendly staff.  The attention to detail was greatly appreciated by all our family from the Order of Service through to the live streaming.

To Deb – thank you for making Dad look so great.  It was a huge relief to know Dad was well looked after and in the right hands.  He looked at peace.

Thanks to Marissa for ensuring the day went smoothly.  We know Dad would have been so impressed with the Cadillac that he took his final journey in.

Kind regards

Fiddes family - June 2022

Hi Olivia,   

We just want to say a big thank you for the way you directed Guy's funeral. Right from the start, we all wanted someone who listened to what we wanted and you did this in bucketfuls.   We think it was a very fitting tribute to Guy and that he would have approved.  We know that you went to a lot of time and trouble choosing  the right celebrant and you chose well.  We really liked Bruce (Hopkins) and he did a perfect job.

So many have said how moving and appropriate the service was which is nice to know.  You certainly bent over backwards too in keeping Guy so long for viewing.

Please pass on our thanks to Debs too.  We only know how he looked for us to view and have no idea what state he was in when she received him. He looked at peace and 'our Guy'.  Thank her so much.

Thanking you all again.  A very professional team.

Sincerely,   Richard and Petsy.

Ralph family - June 2022

Kia Ora Ava, 

Thank you for looking after our mum and my whanau at this very special time. Once again nga mihi mo to mahi.

Ted Rhind

Rhind family - June 2022

Edge family - June 2022

Kia ora team,

I just wanted to send the biggest thank you to the team, particularly Matt and Matthew for being absolutely incredible to deal with in the process of my father's send off. Matt has been so helpful and accommodating while Matthew really helped put my mind at ease that my dad was in the right hands and treated with professionalism and respect. It’s not an easy job and your team are great at what they do. Your team have addressed our situation with the utmost of grace and patience. My dad was embalmed beautifully and his true essence preserved for our family to appreciate and remember him for how he was.

 Thank you again,

 Mikayla Scanlon.

Hi Matt

Just a massive thank you for everything yourself and your colleagues did for our Dad. He looked amazing! You guys did an amazing job. Also a massive thank you to Mathew for looking after us on Wednesday afternoon. You guys were all super amazing and made everything so easy.

Once again thank you so much.

Regards Rebecca 

Scanlon family - May 2022

Dear Marissa

As you are well aware, my mother died on 10th May and we employed the services of your business to manage her death, funeral and interment. I would like to thank you on behalf of my family for the support we were given by Olivia. We found her to be most professional and supportive. She showed kindness, and knowledge and led us through this journey with confidence and empathy. She made a big difference on how we as a family were able to get through this difficult time for us.  We would undoubtedly recommend the services of Grahams Funerals and the management of Olivia Shaw to any who may need this assistance.

Kind regards

Margaret Webb

Webb Service - May 2022

Good morning Debra

Once again thank you for your assistance through mum’s passing and my dad has also asked me to pass on his thank you as well.  Our get together was as we had all wanted and I am sure mum enjoyed it to.

Kind regards

Linda

Thomas service - May 2022

Hi Marissa

Thank you so much for all the support Grahams provided for us.  Ava is a gem and fantastic at her job. We were so grateful to have had such a caring and supportive Funeral Director.

Marsters Service - May 2022

Hi Deb

Just a note for your excellent help and professionalism in doing Dad's memorial service. Everybody said it was a lovely tribute to Dad.

Thanks very much for your efforts.

Pauline

Stichbury Memorial Service - April 2022

Malo 'aupito Ava,

Thank you once again for your kindness through the loss of our mum.

Rachel, Derek, David and Tim and all our whanau

Whitehead Service - March 2022

Hi Deb,

Thank you, we were all very happy with the day and yesterday at Mangere was also good with just the family. We were very lucky we had such a wonderful, sunny weekend. Please thank the caterers for the beautiful food. The name plate was lovely too. Thank you and your team again for all your help.

We really appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Laurel

Knapman Memorial Service - April 2022

Leslie Memorial Service - March 2022

Good morning Ava, 

 Just wanted to say on behalf of the family how wonderful you were with accommodating all the last minute changes. Although we had the worst of luck with so many family members coming down with covid. Especially the last minute one being picked up from Mt Eden. We had the best of luck with you all being able to delay the service without too much disruption. 

Thank you again 

Kind regards 

Pam 

Whyte Family - March 2022

Hi Debra and Jill,

 Thank you for the lovely service for our Aunty Lorna. It was everything we could have wished for and more...The moment we first had contact at Grahams with you Debra we knew everything was in good hands and felt that you listened and understood us.

Theresa and I appreciated the two of you strong women, you and Jill, representing us for Lorna and all the family the respect you showed towards Lorna and us, the words and guidance in the service Jill, the eulogy was gorgeous, and that you two presented an honest camaraderie towards each other that was truly noticed and appreciated.

Not forgetting Matt and the camera people and all the people behind the scenes like the florist, who all did a marvellous job, well done and thank you.

 Take care of yourselves.

Thanks

Cathy

Syme Service - March 2022

Afternoon Deb,

I would also like to thank you again on behalf of the family for helping us get everything sorted so quickly and easily whilst we came to terms with our loss. It was much appreciated by all.

Regards,

Alex

Winsor service - January 2022

Hi Deb and Hila,

Thank you once again for the wonderful service and support you have provided on Wade’s passing.

Kind regards,

Wayne and Tricia

Aspin service - December 2021

Jackson Service - December 2021

Hi Deb,

I want to thank you on behalf of our whole family for the wonderful job you did with Ludolph’s farewell ceremony and all the other task associated with his passing. Everybody was really impressed with the ceremony and we would not have been able to do this without your help. Both Mum and I found you kind manner in dealing with all our requests really reassuring. Thank you so very much for taking care of Dad until his final send-off.

Kind Regards,

Nadia

Smuts Service - December 2021

Colgan Service - October 2021

Dear Deb,

Thank you so much for placing Mum’s beautiful casket spray and wreath at our Dad’s grave. Maxine and I and all of the rest of our family present in the church yesterday thought Mum’s service was beautiful. It was a very sincere, meaningful and respectful tribute to Mum. The cheeky presence of Father Robert’s cat and it’s antics and cousin Michael’s spontaneous reciting of the Irish blessing added warm, unexpected touches. We consider that our Mum had exactly the quality of send-off that we had hoped for. Our late cousin Kevin Flynn was very impressed with the way you had handled arrangements for the funeral of his mother (our aunt) Joan Flynn. We were so pleased that when it came to our turn that you were at the helm overseeing the arrangements for Mum.

You have done a wonderful job Deb. No request ever appears to be too great for you and you are so quick to respond...We are so grateful that Mum had such a fine service given current restrictions. Absolute perfection is very challenging for anyone at anytime to achieve let alone current uncertain Covid times.

Grateful thanks for everything Deb. Very best wishes,

Kathryn and Maxine

Flynn family - October 2021

To Marissa and the team at Grahams,

Once again thanks for the support and care you showed to Leo and our family. The Franklin community is truly blessed to have the team at Grahams providing funeral services at often a sad and stressful time. 

Thank you,

Punch / Pomare Family - October 2021

Good morning Daniel,

Thank you again for all the support you gave our whanau for the arrangements of our Uncle Miki's funeral.

There's no doubt that aspects of his tangihanga were very different but there were also new beautiful elements that we as a whanau could adapt in the future for tangihanga. We as a whanau believe that Uncle Miki's pure essence of humility flowed through his tangihanga and funeral day as we all had to navigate through rules, guidelines and structures of Covid.

So thank you once again. Kind regards,

Lee-Anne Shaw.

Miki Te Kiwa Graham's Family - October 2021

Thank you Deb. You made the day seamless.

Duncan Family - October 2021

The Taranaki Limacher Swann Family - September 2021

The Nortier Family - September 2021

Hi Deb,

Firstly we couldn't thank Grahams Funerals and yourself enough for your care of our wonderful ❤ Dad, you did him and us proud. Extremely grateful for the drive by and beautiful video, there weren't enough tissues in the house.

Thank you

Neil 

The Late Ken George - September 2021

Hi Marissa

 I just wanted to thank you for looking after our dad Laurie and especially for today thank you so much.

 Thanks Pip and family x

Dell Family - August 2021

Jess has been absolutely amazing.  We managed to get the family together yesterday to get to say farewell to our beautiful Nana.  Grandad was able to be there too, and it brought so much peace to everyone.  I can't thank your team enough. 

 Ngā mihi nui

Trudy

Prescott service - August 2021

Thanks Deb, on behalf of all of us thank you so much. Everything was perfect Dad would have been proud of the service. You and your team were fantastic through the whole process and GFS made it much easier than we all thought it would have been in such a difficult time. Will recommend your services should it be required again.

Thanks and Regards

Don

Flintoff Service - August 2021

Hi Deb,

Thank you for all your help over the past week.  All the family is really happy with the tribute you helped us put together.

Moloney Service - July 2021

Hi Debra,

Thank you so much for organising such a lovely funeral for Janice. It was perfect in every way. The flowers on the casket were the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen on a casket. We loved the order of service and how it had been designed with the horse picture in the background and flowers around her photo on the front. The funeral attendants were fantastic and so was the man who did the live streaming. All in all I would give you 20/10 if I had to rate it! So thank you from us all, you really helped make Janice's funeral a very special day of celebrating her life.

Kind regards

Jacqui

Bryers family - July 2021

Hi Debra,

Just wanted to say a special Thank-You to Robert. He was OUTSTANDING...!!!  He was Extremely Professional, Extremely Helpful and A Good Bugger.  And a BIG Thank-You for your OUTSTANDING service, to Farewell Patrick,

Honestly you were FANTASTIC...!!!

Regards Gerard Devereux

Devereux Family - July 2021

Hi Robert and Team,

I want to once again thank you all for the kindness and professionalism with which you have looked after both our father, and his lovely service last Thursday. We really did appreciate your time, patience and care.

Thanks again, and I hope you've all had some time to relax over the long weekend.

Ngā mihi nui  

Anna Powrie

Ian Graham Service - June 2021

Danny Ormsby Service - May 2021

Hi Deb

Thank you for making Dad's funeral go exactly how he wanted. Also thanks for suggesting Grant as he did a magnificent job.

Donna 

Plant Service - April 2021

Hi Marissa,

Thank-you and your team for your help in my mother’s send off.  It was caring, fitting and professional, with all we had asked for, and Simon Mercep was perfect (and Trevor).

Kind Regards,

Hamish

Clyde Service - April 2021

Dear Mark,

Right from the time you picked Dad up from Possum Bourne the whole process with you and your team has been effortless for us. After watching the way you dealt with our Aunty and Uncle there was never any question that we would go with you and your team when the time came. However, not having been this close to the coal face before, Peter and I were quite apprehensive.

You were so gentle with Dad when you came to get him. Marissa guided us beautifully through everything that needed to be done. People with dementia can be challenging to say the least but Marissa was always respectful and patient with Mum and made sure she understood what we were doing and why, no matter how many times she had to explain.

The day of the funeral remains a bit of a blur. Pete and Vicki and Darryl and I have discussed that and figure that if you hadn't been guiding things so smoothly we wouldn't have been able to go with the flow on the day. Ivo was really easy to deal with too, very patient while I was getting the boys to check things and he completed the headstone in record time. Honestly, even the ladies in the office were gentle with me, you do have a team to be proud of. Very impressive! You have all worked very hard to make a tough time for our family that little bit easier, we greatly appreciate it.

 Thank you again, and kind regards,

 Claudia Smith and the family of Vincent Nicholls.

Nicholls Service - March 2021

We would like to thank Mark and his team for the awesome service in our difficult time with the sudden death of our daughter Janna. We recommend Graham's funeral service to anyone. We found them down to earth ,very caring, and professional ,taking care and to have those answers to questions you didn't know to ask .

 Many thanks.

Larry and Paula McCall

Waiuku

Fischer Service - April 2021

I will take this opportunity on behalf of my family and myself to thank all staff  assisting on an excellent 100%  all round effort during both my unfortunate and unforeseen incidents during 2020. Thanks again. The late Margaret (June) & Anthony (Tony) will be well pleased. God Bless.

 Kind Regards To All

From The Grass Family.

December 2020

Hi Marissa,

I would like to convey my appreciation to you and your team for the excellent job of organising the memorial service on Wednesday. Since my brother died during COVID-19 and we did not have a "normal” funeral, this service has been a part of the healing process for me.

Thank you for your empathy and understanding of the bereaved.

Kind Regards

Faith Wickham

Memorial Service - December 2020

Wells Family

Our family just wanted to thank Graham's Funeral Services and you in particular, Marissa, for your professional, kind, helpful manner when looking after our husband and father.

The initial consultation and other contact with you went smoothly and was done in such a way that we felt very comforted and sure that David was having the very best of attention whilst in your care.

The service was so appropriate to our family and to David.  There was nothing we would have changed.  The funeral room, the lighting and the catering were perfect.  This made our whole experience and grief so much easier to bear because the service run so smoothly.

Carol Seay, the Celebrant was also excellent and I would recommend her to anyone.

Grainger Service

Firstly, to say thank you again for your amazing support, work and compassion throughout the week leading up to the service - it was beyond appreciated by myself and the rest of the family during a very sad time. You really made us feel looked after and supported through the whole process and able to focus on "getting things right” to deliver a service that really reflected Dad. So thank you so much.

Henry Ludlam Service - September 2020

Debra and Carol

I wanted to thank you both for the way you organised and conducted Heather’s funeral last week.  We felt that we achieved what we wanted, a reflection of Heather’s life that concentrated on the good times and full life she had.  A number of people commented to us that they felt the qualities that Heather had were on display: her cheekiness, independent spirit, will to live and full family life.

 Thank you for your time, expertise and understanding.

 Gail 

Twining Service - November 2019

Hi Lynn

Thank you so very much for everything.  You all at Grahams, made Mum's send off, so caring and it was simply perfect.

Very Kind Regards

Leanne

Bullen Family - May 2019

Lowe Service - May 2019

Gallichan Service - March 2019

Deb,

It has been a pleasure dealing with you. Everything came together so well before, during and after Mum’s funeral thanks to your organisation.

Also very much appreciated your compassion and patience. 

Regards

Don

Matthews Service - March 2019

Hi Mark,

Just wanted to pass on in writing our sincerest thanks to your team for showing such empathy, professionalism and flexibility dealing with Mum and her passing. From Sheryl on the phone, right through to Ben, Marissa, and yourself, we really appreciated you all! 

Thanks,

Ally 

Davey Service

Wilson Family - January 2019

McGrath Family - January 2019

Hi Deb

Thank you so much for being you, you where brilliant for us in this terrible time in our lives & I would recommend your service to people & I wish you well for your future. You are fantastic at your chosen job.

Linda Fraser

Rothkegel Family - Highly Recommended

Hi Deb

Thanks for the beautiful service yesterday. Your personal touch made a hard day just a little easier.

Kind regards

Andrew

Balsillie Family - Beautiful Service

Holmes Family

Rozeboom Service

Mous Service

Hi Marissa

 Thanks so much for making Peter's send-off such a smooth and easy process.  I know we had specific views of what we all wanted, and you accommodated all our needs with friendly professionalism.  Nothing was too much trouble.

 And your friendly nature eased the stressful burden, so thanks for that too!  

Nick and Jane

Hildreth Service

Mark, I would like to thank you sincerely for all your help with Mum - even interrupting your holiday. We really appreciated your efforts and everything ran like clockwork - we even got to follow you to the gardens and that wasn't in the plan!!

 Once again, thank you.

 Kindest regards

Harris Family

Hi Team

 Thank you so much for all your hard work this week.  Nothing was a problem for you guys and you made what was one of the most difficult days for our family a beautiful celebration to remember mum.  Everyone in the family was pleased with how it went (including Rob – so well done!)

 No doubt you will hear from George in the near future when he comes to Tuakau to take you all for a drink.

 Also, if you are ever having a bad day play the video Iain made – we laugh just thinking about it.

 Thanks again.  Kind regards

Helen, Johanna & George McCarthy  January 2018

The McCarthy Family

Good afternoon Sheryl

 On behalf of the family, we would just like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for all your guidance, advice and help with Mum’s funeral arrangements.  Mum leaving us so unexpectedly and suddenly was a huge shock for all of us - not something we thought we would have to deal with just yet.  Marissa and the team were thoughtful and accommodating with our wishes which was very much appreciated.

 Would you please pass on our thanks and appreciation to Marissa, Mark, Ivo and the team.  

Kind regards, Pali Panchia

Naran Family

Littin Family

Croucher Family

Dennis Brady and family

Ross Sullivan and family

Rochelle - Hunter Family

Wooffindin Family

Wright Family

Jenkins Family

Blanch Family

Mc Anulty Family

Perry Family

Honey Family

Barnett Whanau

McDonald Family

Aberhart Family

Viv, Peter, David and families

Margaret

Athol Chipman Family

Rosemary Penman

Coralie Nelson