Beyond the Service

The funeral is just one day, but the journey continues. Beyond the Service explores the meaningful side of loss and remembrance. From navigating complex grief to understanding burial and cremation options, we offer the guidance and deeper insights families need when the service is over.

Beyond the Service

Do Funeral Homes Reuse Caskets? Why We Say No

Do Funeral Homes Reuse Caskets? Why We Say No

It’s the most common myth in the funeral industry: do directors reuse caskets to make extra money? At Lagoon View, the answer is a strict no. In this article, we...

Do Funeral Homes Reuse Caskets? Why We Say No

It’s the most common myth in the funeral industry: do directors reuse caskets to make extra money? At Lagoon View, the answer is a strict no. In this article, we...

Understanding the Importance of Service Sheets

Understanding the Importance of Service Sheets

What Service Sheets Represent When it comes to planning a funeral, one of the most vital components is the creation of service sheets, also known as funeral programs or funeral...

Understanding the Importance of Service Sheets

What Service Sheets Represent When it comes to planning a funeral, one of the most vital components is the creation of service sheets, also known as funeral programs or funeral...

Repatriation to New Zealand Guide

Repatriation to New Zealand Guide

Losing a loved one overseas is one of life’s most stressful challenges. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire repatriation process to New Zealand—from estimated costs and airline requirements...

Repatriation to New Zealand Guide

Losing a loved one overseas is one of life’s most stressful challenges. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire repatriation process to New Zealand—from estimated costs and airline requirements...

How to Choose a Casket: A Guide to Materials & Style

How to Choose a Casket: A Guide to Materials & ...

Choosing a casket is one of the most personal—and often one of the most difficult—decisions you will make when arranging a funeral. It is the vessel that holds your loved...

How to Choose a Casket: A Guide to Materials & ...

Choosing a casket is one of the most personal—and often one of the most difficult—decisions you will make when arranging a funeral. It is the vessel that holds your loved...

Tangihanga: Evolution of Māori Customs

Tangihanga: Evolution of Māori Customs

Tangihanga is the ultimate hui in Māori culture—a timeless anchor of identity. Yet, from urban migration to livestreamed ceremonials, the way we farewell our tūpāpaku is changing. Here is a...

Tangihanga: Evolution of Māori Customs

Tangihanga is the ultimate hui in Māori culture—a timeless anchor of identity. Yet, from urban migration to livestreamed ceremonials, the way we farewell our tūpāpaku is changing. Here is a...

Digital Funeral Programs: Modern Memorials

Digital Funeral Programs: Modern Memorials

Introduction: Embracing a New Way to Remember   The passing of a loved one is a profoundly difficult time, marked by a whirlwind of emotions and practical decisions. Among these...

Digital Funeral Programs: Modern Memorials

Introduction: Embracing a New Way to Remember   The passing of a loved one is a profoundly difficult time, marked by a whirlwind of emotions and practical decisions. Among these...

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