http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.rosetown.co.nz en-us Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:58 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143675/personalised-funerals/ At Rosetown Funeral Home, we believe in the power of personalised funerals. Traditionally, funerals have been pre-packaged, with each service looking very similar. While there is nothing wrong with traditional funerals, we find that adding a personal touch can make the day much more meaningful and memorable. If you have any special ideas or suggestions, we encourage you to share them with us. Our team find satisfaction in turning your wishes into reality. If you’re wondering what we mean by pe... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:01:22 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143675 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143674/practical-ways-to-support-a-grieving-friend/ When your loved one is grieving, you can often feel helpless or unsure how to best support them. Although everybody responds to grief differently, offering practical support is always appreciated. It is also something a bit different to things like greeting cards or flowers. Here are some of our recommendations for practical ways to support a grieving friend:Offer to go grocery shopping or deliver a mealWhen experiencing the loss of a loved one, life’s responsibilities can often feel overwhelm... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:59:30 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143674 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143673/why-to-pre-plan-a-funeral/ Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming experience at a difficult time. A thoughtful way to ease this burden is to pre-plan a funeral service in advance. As well as taking care of loved ones, pre-arranging a funeral will also ensure that final wishes are carried out. Read on for a number of key reasons to consider pre-planning a funeral service.Support for loved onesWhen a person passes on, their loved ones are left to not only deal with their grief but with the burden of funeral planning. Thi... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:58:17 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143673 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143672/how-to-write-a-meaningful-eulogy/ Writing a personal eulogy for a loved one is a beautiful way to honour their life. However, we understand that writing a eulogy often inspires feelings of stress and doubt. There are some important things we believe you should consider, such as how the person might like to be remembered, and the audience of your eulogy. To help you with this process we have curated this list of tips for writing a eulogy that you will be proud of.Take a moment to think of your loved oneFor some people, this is th... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:56:09 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143672 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143671/music-to-play-at-a-funeral/ Choosing which music to play at a funeral can be difficult. At Rosetown, we aim to make funeral services as personal and special as possible. That’s why we encourage you to think about what your loved one might want. Would they prefer a more traditional or contemporary funeral service? Would they like hymns or religious songs at their funeral? Did they have an all-time favourite song or artist? Would they prefer songs that are more light-hearted or fun?A funeral service should really reflect t... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:54:18 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143671 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143669/te-awamutu-funeral-venues/ Te Awamutu has several different options when it comes to funeral venues. The service could be held at a local funeral home, a church or chapel, an open outdoor space, or somewhere else the person had a connection with. Here are a few options for hosting a funeral service in Te Awamutu.Local Funeral HomeMost funeral homes offer their own venues, complete with everything you need for a standard funeral service. This can also include an area for refreshments after the service. At Rosetown Funeral ... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:50:59 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143669 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143653/ways-to-celebrate-a-life/ You may want to hold a special memorial service, celebrate their birthday, or commemorate their death anniversary. Here are some creative ideas to celebrate the life of your loved one after the funeral, together with family and friends.Visit Their Favourite PlacesTake a few friends and family members and celebrate your loved one by visiting their favourite place (or places). If going to their favourite place is too difficult, why not have a commemorative lunch at their favourite restaurant or re... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:28:41 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143653 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143652/talking-to-children-about-death/ Talking to children about death is not easy. Every child is different, and their reactions can be unexpected when a loved one passes on. Here is our advice for helping you to guide your child along their grief journey.Assess Their UnderstandingChildren have different levels of understanding when it comes to death, often depending on how old they are. It's important to find out what they understand and what they don't, as this will help you guide them appropriately. It can be helpful to start you... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:26:04 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143652 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143651/grief-support-resources/ Grief is a natural part of life for all of us, but we don’t have to go through it without support. That’s why we’ve put together a list of helpful bereavement resources to help you and your loved ones through difficult times.Websites & Online CommunitiesThere are countless websites offering grief support and bereavement resources. Many of these websites also work as online communities, including What’s Your Grief. In addition to traditional grief resources, this website provides an i... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:24:54 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143651 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/post/143650/what-to-do-with-a-loved-ones-ashes/ When a loved one passes on and is cremated, family members are sometimes left wondering what they should do with their ashes. The truth is that this is deeply personal, so the answer will be different for everyone. Some people might want to keep the ashes close to them, others might like to spread the ashes at a meaningful place. Keep reading to find out what the options are, so you can decide which one might be best for you and your family.Scatter The Ashes In A Meaningful PlaceCremation allows... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:23:41 +1300 http://www.rosetown.co.nz/blog/#post143650