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Many options with unique funeral plans

Bay of Plenty

Dealing with the passing of a loved one can often be a difficult time – not to mention the financial impact of a funeral – but Simply Cremations Bay of Plenty is a small, dedicated team, committed to helping families in a caring, dignified and professional manner.

Flexibility

Simply Cremations has developed a range of unique funeral plans, aimed at disclosing all costs upfront. Co-owner Cameron Rutherford says the difference with Simply Cremations is there are no hidden costs in their plans. “With us, the plans come in bronze, silver, gold and platinum depending on your requirements, but the plans can be modified to suit.”

Important choices

Coffins and caskets are an important choice when saying goodbye to a loved one. One of the special options is an EcoCoffin – stylish,

process. We are on hand 24 hours a day and are dedicated to fulfilling the family’s wishes.” All information can be viewed at www.simplycremationsbop.co.nz with testimonials for your perusal.

simple, affordable and ecologically friendly. Eco embalming is also available. Originally established in the Coromandel, the family business opened its Bay of Plenty location in December last year. Run by a small family team, they also work closely with celebrants and other agents in the community. “Families feel comfortable with us – the personal touch is so important and building a rapport and relationship with the family helps us to understand their needs and wants, enabling us to provide the best service for their loved one. “Cameron, Warren or Carol will help through the whole

Cameron, Carol and Warren with one of their modern Ford Falcons outside their premises.

Pre-arrangement fOrm continued marItal status

Thank you for completing the form so far. The information requested from here on is not required by the registrar, but is useful for those organising your funeral service. Please only complete as much as you wish.

Married

Never married

Partnered or De facto

Widowed

Civil Union

Separated

Funeral type:

Music to be played at the service

If previously married, complete the following details

Favourite Music:

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the Funeral Service is to be:

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Other ideas to make the service personal to me: ....................................... ................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................

Favourite readings, Poems or Literature: .....................................................

next of KIn detaIls/exeCutor of estate

refreshments After the Service:

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Favourite Flowers, for the casket spray: .........................................................

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Name & Address of Solicitor:

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Service Number:

Name of Family Doctor: ..................................

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address. 39 Waihi Road, Judea, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Phone. 07 578 7222 (all hours) fax. 07 578 7234 email. admin@toddgower.co.nz www.toddgower.co.nz

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Address of Family Doctor:

In lieu of flowers, I would prefer donations to be made to:

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Yes

other ImPortant InformatIon

Were you a member of the Armed Services?

relationship: ...........................................................................................................

Private

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Place of Marriage: ................................................................................................

Public

Pall Bearers:.............................................................................................................

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Applicant’s Age at Marriage: ............................................................................

member of the funeral Directors association of new Zealand all profits are given back to the local community.

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Place of Marriage: ................................................................................................

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Favourite hymns .....................................................................................................

Applicant’s Age at Marriage: .............................................................................

Executor(s)/Next of Kin:

I would like the funeral/death notice to be in the following papers:

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hymns to be sung at the service

Maiden Name: .......................................................................................................

Open Viewing

My favourite colour is: ...........................................................................................

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Celebrant/ Clergy:

No Viewing

................................................................................................ VISIt Our CaSket SeleCtIOn On Our WebSIte.

I would prefer a custom painted casket.

Preferred Funeral Venue:

Spouse’s Full Name: ...........................................................................................

Spouse’s Maiden Name: if applicable

Cremation

Name of Funeral Director: todd Gower (Phone 578 7222)

If married, complete the following details

Family Only

Casket Selection:

If burial, preferred cemetery ................................................................................

Marriage dissolved

Spouse’s Full Name:

Burial

Viewing:

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Once again, if you need help or you want us to have a copy of this completed form, please call us on 578 5222. If you wish to post us a copy of the form, our postal address is shown below. Alternatively you can drop the form into us at 39 Waihi road, tauranga (opposite Carters).

Celebrating and remembering a life so special