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A Graceful Undertaking

At a glance
Name
A Graceful Undertaking
Category
Farewell Planning
Address
7 Dickson Road
Glenbervie
Whangarei 0175
Postal Address
PO Box 7036
Tikipunga
Whangārei 0144
Region
Northland
Phone
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Owner
Jo Samuel - 099889503
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A Graceful Undertaking are a local, independent funeral service based in Whangārei, supporting people across Northland.

When someone dies, it can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to guide and support you with warmth, calm, and care, helping you create a farewell that’s personal and meaningful. What matters is that this feels right for you.

A fresh, new approach to after death care and funeral arranging.

Contemporary solutions, including natural and home-based or
more conventional.

Designed to support the choices that are right for you.

Fostering engagement and offering support.

Facilitating creative, personalised family-led funerals that truly reflect the uniqueness of every life.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"On behalf of Clive's family I would like to thank you for the wonderful compassion and support you gave us and Dad, behind the scene and on the day. We have no doubt that we could not have received better service from anyone. We feel privileged to know your lovely team and to have them walk this with us, with total Grace – the name says it all." Darren, Warkworth, April 2025

"Thank you very much Jo for your amazing support, warmth, and professionalism. Everything was perfect." Judy, Whangarei, March 2025

"On behalf of my entire family and friends, thank you for looking after our dear mum, as well as us. You made the whole experience not only bearable, but so special and appropriate for us and our mum. Mum would have approved." Sue, Whangarei, March 2025

Updated: 5 Jun 2025

Service Description
Service Description
We provide a full range of services, including:

After-death care – We can care for your loved one at home or in our facility, depending on what feels right for you.

Funeral planning – We’ll help you arrange a service that suits your needs—whether that’s traditional, simple, spiritual, or family-led.

Celebrant services – One of our team can lead the ceremony for you, or we’ll work alongside someone you choose.

Eco-friendly options – We offer natural caskets, shrouds, and green burial support if you want an environmentally conscious farewell.

Pre-planning and guidance – You can talk to us ahead of time to record your wishes, get advice, or explore options—without any obligation.

Paperwork and practicalities – We take care of the details like death certificates, cremation or burial arrangements, and liaising with other providers.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want—we’re here to help you figure that out. Every life is different, and we believe every farewell should be too.

Updated: 24 Jun 2025

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Whangārei based, available across Northland.

Updated: 24 Jun 2025

Meeting the needs of older people
Meeting the needs of older people
We know many older people are thinking ahead—whether it's making plans for your own peace of mind, or wanting to understand how to support someone else. We’re here to walk beside you, answer your questions, and help you make informed choices without pressure. If you're looking for a gentle, respectful approach (with options that don’t feel “over the top”), we’re a good fit. We’ll come to your home if you prefer, explain things clearly, and help you arrange something that reflects who you are.

Updated: 5 Jun 2025


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