“A funeral is a tribute and a celebration of life, bringing family and friends together at a time of mutual sadness. By sharing their sorrow and paying true tribute, it can help them look ahead to the future.”

John Rhind Funeral Directors – part of the Christchurch community for over 125 years

Welcome to our website.

We hope it will be helpful if you or someone close to you is thinking about choosing a funeral director or planning a funeral service – now or in the future.

At Rhinds, it's the extra service that makes the difference. Our team is passionate about providing a professional and caring service, helping families design a funeral service that is a unique and personal remembrance, while providing the highest standard of service. Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of all the details to make the funeral service meaningful. We understand the needs of families and friends going through the stress of a bereavement.

We offer a full range of funeral facilities for Christchurch and Canterbury, including a modern, comfortable chapel and catering facilities in Christchurch and family viewing rooms and arrangement rooms at Kaiapoi.

John Rhind Funeral Directors belong to Bledisloe New Zealand - a group of 21 funeral firms in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawera, Napier, Masterton, Wellington, Blenheim and Christchurch. Through joining together, we are able to share professional development and industry knowledge, and set higher standards in the funeral profession nationwide.

John Rhind Funeral Directors