At H Morris, we often hear the question: What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial? It’s a good question, because while both are about honouring someone’s life, they do so in very different ways. A funeral usually happens soon after a person passes away. It’s a celebration of the person’s life with the casket […]
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Why Funerals Matter: More Than Just a Goodbye
At H. Morris, we often hear people say, “Just put me in a box and be done with it.” It’s usually said with a shrug, a laugh, or a desire not to be a burden. But behind those words, there’s often a deep love, a wish to make things easier for those left behind. What […]
Why Will, Estate, and Funeral Pre-Planning Matters More Than You Think
At H Morris, we believe in honouring life and celebrating memories for generations. That belief guides everything we do and it’s why we encourage families to consider not just wills and estate planning, but also funeral pre-planning. These conversations may feel difficult at first, but they’re deeply rooted in care. Planning ahead is one of […]
Between a rock and a hard place
Sea Fever I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking. […]
Ashes to ashes
Unclaimed Ashes and the Stories They Hold Across New Zealand, funeral homes are quietly entrusted with the care of thousands of unclaimed ashes. Each vessel represents a life lived with memories and connections that deserve recognition. While headlines recently highlighted the scale of unclaimed ashes held at a West Auckland funeral home, the truth is […]
Do I need a casket?
Wheelie bin on a Wednesday Our recent bus-stop and social media advertising around casket choices did reveal some fairly curious preferences: a cleansak, a body-bag, a wheelie-bin, a cardboard box – though one person has proposed a simple ‘no-dying’ policy, sidestepping the discussion entirely… So in the interests of addressing some of the questions online […]
The Deep Bond We Share: Grieving Our Pets
For many of us, our pets are more than just animals—they are family They greet us at the door, curl up beside us at the end of a long day, and offer a kind of love that asks for nothing in return. They become woven into the fabric of our lives, present in our happiest […]
Families who do this avoid all the funeral stress. Will you?
The number one regret we hear from grieving families? Not planning ahead. A funeral is more than just a service—it’s a moment to reflect, to honour a life well lived, and to gather in love and remembrance. But when no plans have been made, the people left behind often find themselves facing a mountain of […]